Jesus reads from the prophet Isaiah and his hearers are impressed. Then Jesus connects the ancient text to his modern life and the crowds change their tune. How do we respond when the prophet or the preacher strikes a little too close to home?
God has come into the world and everything starts to change. Jesus doesn’t waste any time turning things right side up again and it’s time to get to work. Look around you, can you find a place that doesn’t need God’s attention and ours? These stories of Jesus’ early ministry are an opportunity for inspiration, and maybe a little perspiration too.