Things are not always as they seem. That includes also Jesus' intent in challenging his hometown folks. He isn't interested in inciting a riot. He doesn't want merely to make them angry. He wants to point out their need for a different attitude toward God, faith, repentance, and grace.
Sometimes we live under the illusion that we are in control of all things. In fact we have control over very little. And the sooner we recognize this, and align ourselves with God's truth and purposes, the sooner we will experience the abundant storehouse of God's grace. He is not only in charge. He is full of grace and truth and love and faithfulness. I, for one, am glad he's in charge.
