Indi Gid Sila Magtuo Sa Kay Jesus Kag Natingala Siya Nga Indi Sila Magtuo Sa Iya

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Marcos 6:1-6)

Pagkatapos sadto, nagpauli si Jesus sa iya banwa, kag nag-upod sa iya ang iya mga sumulunod.

Pag-abot sang Adlaw nga Inugpahuway nagpanudlo siya sa simbahan sang mga Judio. Madamo nga mga tawo didto ang nakabati sa iya kag natingala gid sila. Siling nila, "Ngaa madamo sang nahibaluan ang tawo nga ini? Sa diin bala siya nakakuha sini nga kaalam? Kag ngaa makahimo siya sang mga milagro?

Indi bala siya ang panday nga anak ni Maria kag utod nila ni Santiago, Jose, Judas kag Simon? Kag indi bala ang mga utod niya nga mga babayi diri man nagapauli?" Gani indi gid sila magtuo sa iya.

Dayon nagsiling si Jesus sa ila, "Ginatahod ang propeta bisan diin luwas lang sa iya kaugalingon nga banwa kag sa iya mga paryente kag panimalay."

Amo ina nga wala siya makahimo sang mga milagro sa sadto nga lugar, luwas lang sa pila ka mga masakiton nga iya gintandog sang iya kamot kag nag-ayo.

Natingala siya nga indi sila magtuo sa iya. Pagkatapos sadto naglibot si Jesus nga nagapanudlo sa mga baryo.

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Meditation:
Are you critical towards others, especially those who may be close to you? The most severe critics are often people very familiar to us, a member of our family, a relative, or neighbor or co-worker we rub shoulders with on a regular basis. Jesus faced a severe testing when he returned to his home town, not simply as the carpenter's son, but now as a rabbi with disciples. It would have been customary for Jesus to go to the synagogue each week during the Sabbath, and when his turn came, to read from the scriptures during the Sabbath service. His hometown folks listened with rapt attention on this occasion because they had heard about the miracles he had performed in other towns. What sign would he do in his hometown?

Jesus startled his familiar audience with a seeming rebuke that no prophet or servant of God can receive honor among his own people. The people of Nazareth took offense at Jesus and refused to listen to what he had to say. They despised his preaching because he was a mere workman, a carpenter, and a layman who had no formal training by a scholar or teacher. They also despised him because of his undistinguished family background. How familiarity can breed contempt. Jesus could do no mighty works in their midst because they were closed-minded and unbelieving towards him. If people have come together to hate and to refuse to understand, then they will see no other point of view than their own and they will refuse to love and accept others. How do you treat those who seem disagreeable to you?

The word "gospel" literally means "good news". Isaiah had prophesied that the Messiah would come in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring freedom to the afflicted who suffered from physical, mental, or spiritual oppression (see Isaiah 61:1-2). Jesus came to set people free – not only from their physical, mental, and spiritual infirmities - but also from the worst affliction of all – the tyranny of slavery to sin, Satan, and the fear of losing one's life. God's power alone can save us from hopelessness, dejection, and emptiness of life. The gospel of salvation is "good news" for everyone who will receive it. Do you know the joy and freedom of the gospel?

"Lord Jesus, you are the fulfillment of all our hopes and desires. Your Spirit brings grace, truth, freedom, and abundant life. Set my heart on fire with your love and truth."