Matthew 11:5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.
John asks Jesus specifically “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” in yesterday’s verses. What I love about Jesus’s reply is that He doesn’t shame John for the question. He doesn’t bully Him. He doesn’t blast Him for doubting.
Matthew 11:6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”
I love Jesus’s reply because I have questions–sooooo many questions–and I spent years feeling like I couldn’t, shouldn’t ask them. But questions are a natural part of learning and growing. And even when I don’t get answers, there’s something cathartic about getting to actually ask the question. I think Jesus understands that.
Matthew 11:7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?
Precious Savior, You created me to ask questions, to seek knowledge. Thank You for allowing me to ask questions of You, too. You don’t always give me answers, but You are always with me, holding me, drawing me closer to You. Thank You. Amen.
Matthew 11:8 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.
Have a blessed day.