Faith (or the Lack Thereof)

Matthew has much to say about faith or the lack thereof. So much in fact, that this post would be WAY to long if we addressed them all. However, as I read this week, one of those statements struck me again for its shear sadness. Chapter 13, verse 58 says, "And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief." In light of all the miracles that had taken place in previous chapters, in light of the specific ways Jesus had performed the miracles, in light of the way the Lord commended those who had received healing, it is so sad that in His hometown, Jesus did not perform many miracles. Why? "Because of their unbelief." Now, I am fully aware that there have been abuses by those who say, "You weren't healed because you didn't have enough faith." I'm not talking about that. What I'm talking about is the Lord Himself. This is Jesus! This isn't a "faith healer." This is God! WHAT IN THE WORLD?! Jesus is Who He says He is. He has all authority in heaven and on earth. His power was not diminished between Matthew chapter 9 and Matthew chapter 13, and His power has not diminished from Matthew 13 to this very day. Jesus Christ is the Lord of Glory! He is King of the Universe! He is God and He is able!