Mark 6:1-6

Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed.

“Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing?  Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.

Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.”   He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith.

Miracles and Faith.

We've seen the connection between the two, and are shown here how Jesus was unable to help his brothers and sisters when they did not have faith. 

Having faith can be difficult, especially when we experience times of hardship or heartache.  It is at this time, however, that our faith is more important than ever.  It is through our weakness that we are made strong. 

I recently read a story by Candice Asburn, a mother of 3 who lost her husband in an airplane accident.  Her youngest, only 10 months old at the time, was born with Down Syndrome.  In a letter she wrote, "I have learned that God places us exactly where He wants us, to grow us and to share Him with the world.  The blessings that have come from initially devastating news have been indescribable.  He does make beauty from the ashes".

We have to have faith.