Wednesday of Week 4 – Hebrews 12:4-7,11-15; Mark 6:1-6

“Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?”.

Yes, indeed. I truly grasp their words. Someone I know couldn’t possibly be extraordinary, could he? Surely he couldn’t surpass me? Fortunately, when it comes to Jesus, I’m not in their shoes. I know Him only from what I’ve heard. I already acknowledge Him as my Saviour. It’s just that sometimes, I find it challenging to place my complete trust in Him. Perhaps that’s why miracles sometimes bypass me, much like they did in Nazareth.

Please don’t be upset, Lord Jesus, that my trust in You wavers. I do believe that You can grant my every wish. Yet, when I pray for something specific, something crucial, or something as immense as someone’s eternal salvation, I’m uncertain if it aligns with Your desires. After all, You might have another, far superior plan. I lack the foresight; I simply cannot see it… Therefore, don’t be taken aback if, in my uncertainty, I sometimes opt to pray for things to unfold as God intends. I apologise, for I would never presume to command a mountain to relocate. I presume it remains where it is for a reason. I will comply. It’s not necessarily a reflection of my faltering faith…