Reflection

If you’re new and you want to be accepted, they say you should seriously take the following advice. First, make a good first impression. Look rich, play the role of one who is successful and powerful. Second, never start in a place where people know you already. Being unknown and anonymous as you begin helps you create a good image. Third, try not to upset people. Refrain from making your opinions known. Just tell people what they want to hear. Lastly, do not put yourself out on the line. Don’t volunteer for any task or responsibility. Don’t be involved unless you’ll get something in return. Follow these pieces of advice and you will be assured of welcome and acceptance.

How about Jesus? How was he welcomed when he had his homecoming in Nazareth? How was he accepted by those who knew his background? There is one word to describe it: rejection. Jesus was not accepted by his own people. Why? Not only because He was known to them but more so because He did not measure up to their expectations. For them, t