Matthew 11:1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.
I don’t remember having the freedom to question in the church I grew up in. However, John is Jesus’s cousin. He baptized Jesus back in Matthew 3. And yet, even he has questions. He sends his disciples to ask Jesus “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
Matthew 11:2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples
I have come to believe that questions are a way for us to strengthen our faith. Jesus loves us fiercely. If we are confused or concerned or angry, He doesn’t want us to pretend everything is ok. We can’t grow that way. He wants us to bring everything to Him. Lay it at His feet. Ask the tough questions. He’s big enough to handle them. And while He won’t always give us answers, He’ll draw us closer to Him in the process.
Matthew 11:3 to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
Precious Savior, Thank You to I can come to You honestly with my questions and concerns, my anger and fear. Thank You that You love me fiercely, that You are for me, that You want me to be at peace in You. Help me when I struggle. Amen.
Matthew 11:4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see:
Have a blessed day.