The Time of the Lord's Favor

Luke 4:14-21 The preliminaries were over. Jesus had been baptized and tested. His reputation as a teacher was growing. He had some disciples following him. He performed his first miraculous sign at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. John the Baptist recognized him, announcing to everyone that this was the Lamb of God. However, He had not publicly declared himself. By this time, He had traveled some in the area of Galilee, speaking in the synagogues. Everybody gave good reports of Him. Luke 4:15 says, “He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.” [i] When it was time to announce His ministry, His message and His mission, He starts in his hometown, Nazareth. He recognized, “No prophet is accepted in his own hometown.” (Luke 4:24) Nevertheless , He started in His own hometown. We can learn a lesson from where Jesus chose to start. The lesson is that we should start right where we are. If you believe God has called you t