No honor.

Continuing in Mark 6:1-6. Today we look at verse 4.



After Jesus had taken the insults as we have read the last couple of days, and knew that His own people were offended at Him, this was His reply:



Mark 6:4

4 But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house.”



The Messiah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Savior of the World was without honor among His own people. Have you ever left like that? Are you living for Jesus but your family and friends are not and they are harassing or putting you down all the time. Welcome to Jesus's world. The only difference is Jesus deserved honor...we do not! Although God does tell us if we preserve He has rewards awaiting us in heaven! God's Word warns us many times that following Him would be difficult:



2 Timothy 3:12

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.



Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”



James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,



So this morning if you are struggling with rejection from family or friends because of your faith, know you are not alone. Christ has been through it and is by your side this morning!



Tom