And his signs were not for the edification of the mob, but for the glory of God. In these ways, he rejected the expectations of those in Nazareth, and, so, they rejected him. Expectations can be caused by frustration. We want something to happen. So we look to others for fulfillment.
Faith can become confused.
And prayer can dry up. We can take two strategies when prayer becomes hard. Even before his death, he prayed for the unity of his followers and for union with his followers. His prayer teaches us the true measure of prayer, the desire to be one with God at every point in life. Expectations are always hard to fulfill.