Getting Unfamiliar With Jesus

Scripture:
Mark 6:3 — “Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon?  Are not His sisters here with us? “  And they took offense at Him.

Observation:
Jesus’ return to his hometown was not a pleasant homecoming.  Although the people were astonished by Jesus’ wisdom and miracles, they couldn’t get past the fact that he once walked among them. They were so familiar with Him that they enjoyed no blessing.  In fact only a few sick people experienced Jesus’ healing.  Jesus was FAMILIAR to them.  I think this is often a danger in my own life at times and even in churches.  Jesus becomes so familiar to us that we miss things He has for us.  Worship becomes a Sunday ritual instead of a meeting with the Almighty.  Prayer becomes a must do as opposed to a hallowed conversation.  

Application:
I cannot allow myself to become familiar or comfortable in my relationship with Christ.  Even though I live in a place where there is a church on every corner and Christian people are not scarce I must never forget WHO my Jesus is.  

Prayer:
God, help me to never be lax in my walk with you.  May I never get comfortable or stale in our relationship.  God you are the creator of the universe, the jealous God, the unchanging, never-failing One who loves me.  I am not worthy of the blessings you richly pour out. Help me to never come into Your presence without the proper reverence for who You are.

— Crystal Stringer, high school minister