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by Max Estayo
Mk. 6:1-6 
I sometimes have the habit of questioning, rather than just believing or trusting. For example, if a project is proposed to be done, I raise questions, like: Will it work? Can we do it? Is it feasible?
Inquiries energize the mind, but when they harbor on doubt, they are a hindrance to the accomplishment of a goal.
That is exactly what the Lord Jesus experienced when on a mission in His hometown, the people barraged Him with questions, instead of opening their hearts to the miracles He could do.
In the end, Jesus went away not being able to attain the purpose of His visit.
I would think that many of us have this really annoying habit of asking first, rather than believing in God's words. If only we could be like the soldiers whose first order of the day is to obey their superiors and complain only later when that is reasonable, perhaps God has been able to make greater things in our lives than what we've seen.
Could it be laziness that causes one to question? I am not looking at anyone because I am guilty as charged, even if I think my inquiries make sense. But let me say that anyone who opposes a good idea as Jesus has only laziness in his bones - laziness to study God, laziness to do good works, laziness to share - and not really because he wants to learn from raising questions.
From this sad encounter in Nazareth, we all get an important lesson: Resist God and see what He won't do; open up to Him and be prepared to see what He can do. Faith begins where questions end.
Prayer:
Lord, help us to accept You in our lives, by knowing You in our prayers and loving You through our brethen. For You have great plans for us, plans to prosper us and not harm us, only if we believe. Amen. |
