In our gospel today, we heard that Jesus could not do miracles in Nazareth with the same magnitude and manifestation as in other places. A few were healed there versus the many who were healed in other cities in Galilee. So what limited the manifestation of God’s power in his hometown? Are there things that we can do to see his power more manifest in our lives?

What a time for the church to be her very best! I think the most patriotic thing you and I could do for our country right now is to be Christian first and foremost; to be ambassadors of Jesus’ love, grace, truth, justice, and peace.

We all have stories to tell. Most of us have suffered in some way especially in this past year. How we frame our stories of pain and who we entrust them to matters. When we share our stories with one another we allow Christ’s body to touch us, and redemptive healing is made possible.

In assessing the status of your faith, would you consider anew that it is precisely when you realize you cannot be freed, healed, or truly alive through your own efforts, that you may be very close to Jesus?