Monday | August 30, 2021
Luke 4:16-30:
The initial praise and acclaim quickly turn to suspicion and ultimately rejection. Jesus tells them that Isaiah’s prophesy is fulfilled “today” in him but they do not hear what he is saying. He likens himself and their rejection of him to two great prophets, Elisha and Elijah, who were also rejected by their own. This further infuriates them.
I don’t understand how anyone can be closed to you. I want to ignore, even reject them but I know I must pray for them.
