READ: John 7:1-9
“His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest. …FOR NEITHER DID HIS BRETHREN BELIEVE IN HIM.” John 7:3-5
Jesus experienced every stage of dishonour! Jesus was progressively dishonoured until He was demeaned, disgraced, humiliated, despised and crucified like a mere criminal. There were many people who did not believe in Him. Jesus’ brothers did not believe in him.
After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand. His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest. For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world. FOR NEITHER DID HIS BRETHREN BELIEVE IN HIM. John 7:1-5
When you do not believe what someone says, it is a sign that you do not respect the person. A lack of faith is a lack of trust. In other words, you are saying, “You are not trustworthy. Your words are not worth much.”
Over the years, I have invited people to come into full-time ministry. Many of the people simply did not believe that it would be well with them. Their lack of belief was actually a lack of respect for full-time ministry and for the call of God. The same people have been ready to sacrifice everything and even live apart from their family for many years. Such people are ready to work donkey hours for various secular causes. They simply have no faith in full-time ministry. They had no faith and respect for the call of God. They had no respect for my offer to work for the Lord. Not believing and not obeying are sure signs of a lack of honour