It's not by accident that the text brings in the Elijah and John the Baptist comments into the thoughts about a prophet being dishonored in their own country. If it happened to them and it happened to Jesus it probably will happen to those who follow, too. Just be sure that your faith is pointed to Jesus and your obedience to him.
So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]
