Maybe The Message could have spun it

Name: Chad
Scripture: Joshua 9-10; Mark 6:1-29

He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. And he was amazed at their lack of faith.

And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed

And because of their unbelief, he couldn't do any mighty miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them.

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OAP: Even the Greek makes it pretty clear, no translation gives any alternative. Jesus was not able. As in he did not have the power. As in he couldn't. Not able. God, not able.

Last night I completely focused on how God was so powerful that the demons begged him to not throw down and rather just send them into swine. How because of this, and our ability to act in the name and with the authority of Jesus, we win. But God was not able.

It is qualified, but that doesn't change the fact, non poterat. God works with us and through us. I try to be a perfect vessel yet because of my lack of trust, "small faith", belief that I could do it better than God, or just that God isn't going to do what I want. I can make God not able. I can stand in his way and impede the kingdom.

God, your will not mine. Your plan not mine. Your voice not mine. I am expendable. Thank you for letting me sometimes do your will. I want more of that, but honestly, it doesn't matter what I want. Its all for you. Break me.