I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Mark 6. “Jesus left 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, that He even does miracles! Isn’t He the carpenter? Isn’t He 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” (Verses 1-3). Am I the only one that finds this crazy? They take offense? Because He does miracles and speaks with wisdom???  I am always surprised when I read the bible and people don’t recognise God as He is standing in their midst. The God who created them and breath life into them is teaching them, and they take offense. I wish I could say that we have learned from their mistakes, but people are still offended by Jesus today. God wants to teach us, spend time with us, and love us…and we are offended.