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Prophets do not come out of Galilee.
John 7: 40 – 53
Not too long ago, there was a news story “Out of Laventille”. A young woman highlighted for her accomplishments in philanthropy and charity despite being from Laventille. She explained not only her drive and determination but also the stigmatization society places on persons coming out of Laventille.
I have even heard persons having separate mailing addresses for resumes because some employers won’t consider applicants from at-risk communities.
The hard thing is if people put you down enough, you start to believe it as the bad stuff is somehow easier to believe. So, it also requires an extra emotional strength to fight these stigmas.
Today we see Jesus facing a similar challenge, “prophets do not come out of Galilee”. People are so caught up with where Jesus is from, they ignore the teachings and message.
I pray today for an end to prejudice and oppression of any kind and that God grants each of us the strength to endure.
