The Barrier of Unbelief

The Barrier of Unbelief

“And he marveled because of their unbelief.” (Mark 6:6)

When we read that Jesus could do no mighty works in his hometown because of their unbelief, it does not mean that the people’s unbelief is greater than God’s power.  God is omnipotent but He always works according to the laws of His own being and the laws of His attributes.  Christ had all power, but He would not force His blessings on those who did not wish to receive them.  Whenever the Lord did any work on this earth, it was accomplished through His love and His power - where the heart moved towards Him, He answered that movement with heart going forth to heart.

How does the Lord Jesus work?  He works by His truth, He works by His love, He works by His Holy Spirit.  How can His truth operate within the individual if the truth is not believed?  Unbelief blocks the advance of the power of God in a person.  How can His love bless and cherish if it is not trusted?

Then there is the Holy Spirit.  How can He hallow you, how can He cleanse you if you will not yield to Him?  A true work of God in your life is conditioned on three things: the nature of God, the giver; the nature of man, the receiver; and the nature of the gift bestowed.  These gifts of love, power, and truth cannot operate except according to the laws that are in God, in us, and in the truth itself.  

Meditation:  What barriers have I erected that prevent God effectively working in me?

Further Reading: Mark 5:31-6:6