Day 20 – Korazin: The Danger of Knowing Too Much

“Woe to you, Korazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! If the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes”
(Matthew 11:21).

Once it was an important city, but today it lies in ruins.

In Jesus’ day, Korazin was part of the “Orthodox triangle.” The other two parts of the triangle were the nearby towns of Bethsaida (home to Peter, Andrew and Philip) and Capernaum. Those three towns were filled with devout Jews who took the law seriously.

The Korazins knew Jesus, and Jesus knew them. Jesus worked miracles in Korazin. Note the plural – miracles. Not just one but many. We do not know which ones because the New Testament doesn’t tell us. But this much we do know. They heard the words, listened to His message, knew who He was, and they saw the miracles He performed. Yet they did not repent.

How is it that they knew so much and they believed so little. This is a warning for religious people for whom Jesus is optional. He is not an option. He is the Lord God of the universe. Bow down and worship Him!

It is better not to have a miracle than to have a miracle not repent. It is better to be sick and not cured than not give the glory to God. It is better not to experience God than to experience God and stay the same as you were.

Lord never allow me to take You for granted. May my knowledge lead me to belief worship. Amen.