Prairie Hills Covenant Church

One of the ancient tales we call “Aesop’s Fables” tells the story of a fox and a lion. One day a fox happened upon a lion for the first time. He was terrified and ran and hid in the wood. The next day the fox stood at a distance and watched the lion pass by. The following day the fox strolled past the lion and inquired of his family. - Familiarity breeds contempt. This fable plays on the idea that things which initially startle us or are awe inspiring become less impressive as they become part of our normal experience. That which was extraordinary becomes common. In this week’s scripture the residents of Jesus’ hometown are thoroughly unimpressed with his ministry. They know his family, they know his roots, he isn’t a mystery, and they don’t have faith. The story reads our experiences. How quickly we become unimpressed with work of God in our midst. The profound mystery of faith can become part of the unremarkable scenery of our lives.