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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 12 JULY 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: Mark 9:23
“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”

This verse is Jesus’ declaration on the power of faith. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it reveals that the only limiting factor in experiencing God’s mighty works is not God’s ability but your belief.

BIBLE READING: Mark 6:1-6
This passage records Jesus’ visit to His hometown of Nazareth. On the Sabbath, He began to teach in the synagogue. Many who heard Him were astonished, asking, “Where did this man get these things? What wisdom is given to Him?” But then they took offense at Him, saying, “Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Are not His sisters here with us?” Daddy Adeboye uses this to show that unbelief is not a harmless weakness—it actively hinders the power of God.

The Tragedy of Nazareth: Where Jesus Could Not Do Mighty Works
1. Jesus Marveled at Their Unbelief
“Jeremiah 32:19 tells us that the Almighty God is mighty in works. God loves doing mighty works. Unfortunately, however, in today’s Bible reading, Jesus could not do mighty works in His hometown because of the people’s unbelief.”

Consider the shock of this statement:

What Jesus Wanted to Do What Actually Happened
Do mighty works He could do no mighty work
Heal the sick Only a few sick folk were healed
Reveal His power His power was blocked by unbelief
Be received as Messiah He was rejected as “the carpenter’s son”
“Unbelief or doubt will hinder a fellow from experiencing God’s mighty works in his or her life.”

With Faith With Unbelief
All things are possible (Mark 9:23) Jesus could do no mighty work (Mark 6:5)
God delights to show Himself strong God marvels at the unbelief
The believer experiences the miraculous The believer remains in the ordinary
The impossible becomes possible The possible becomes difficult
Mark 6:6 – “And he marvelled because of their unbelief.” The same Jesus who marveled at the centurion’s great faith (Matthew 8:10) now marveled at Nazareth’s great unbelief. Faith delights Him; unbelief amazes Him—but not in a good way.

2. Why Did Nazareth Reject Jesus?
The people of Nazareth knew Jesus too well—or so they thought.

Their Familiarity Their Conclusion
“Is this not the carpenter?” He is just a worker; He cannot be the Messiah
“Is this not the son of Mary?” We know His mother; He is ordinary
“Are not His brothers and sisters here?” He grew up among us; there is nothing special
Their familiarity bred contempt. They could not see past the ordinary to recognize the divine. They had placed God in a box labeled “carpenter’s son,” and they could not get Him out.

The Danger of Familiarity The Solution
You think you know all there is to know about God Ask God to reveal Himself anew
You stop expecting miracles because you have “seen it all” Cultivate fresh hunger and fresh expectation
You judge by outward appearances Walk by faith, not by sight
You limit God by your past experiences Believe that God can do what He has never done before
God Is Looking for Partners to Do Mighty Works
“God delights in doing mighty works, and He seeks sons and daughters who will partner with Him to do them. He is on the lookout for men and women who will do greater works than the Lord Jesus Christ did while He was on earth.”

John 14:12 – “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”

What Jesus Promised What It Means
“The works that I do shall he do also” Miracles, healings, deliverance—not just for Jesus
“Greater works than these shall he do” Through the Church, Jesus’ works would expand globally
“Because I go unto my Father” The Holy Spirit would empower believers
“There is, however, the need to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ if you want to be eligible to do greater works (John 14:12).”

Eligible for Greater Works Not Eligible
Believes in Jesus Does not believe
Has faith in His name Trusts in self or other powers
Expects mighty works Doubts that God still works miracles
What Qualifies You for Mighty Works? Faith, Not Credentials
“Beloved, you don’t need to attend a seminary or attain a particular position to do mighty works; all that is required is your faith.”

What You Do NOT Need What You DO Need
A seminary degree Faith in Jesus
A pastoral title Belief that He is who He says He is
Years of theological training Trust in His power
Ordination by men Commission by the Holy Spirit
“When it was almost time for Jesus to ascend into heaven, He commissioned His disciples to preach the gospel all over the world and told them about the mighty signs that would follow them. He told them that they had the power to cast out devils, speak with new tongues, take up serpents, and lay hands on the sick (Mark 16:15-18).....
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