Matthew
11:2-6
“Jesus answered them, ‘Go and tell John what you hear and
see…’”
(Matthew
11:4)
Eyewitness accounts are notorious by legal
standards. In the heat of the moment,
after the dust settles, contradictions are often exposed in eyewitness
accounts. Several high profile cases
have recently borne this out. Therefore,
modern methods of criminal investigation center more on physical evidence that
is above the reproach of unreliable human memory. And yet, we are still moved by
personal testimony; the genuine story of transformation an individual shares
that influences others.
John, in the isolation of prison, sends word
to Jesus; “Are you the One long awaited, or should we be looking for someone
else?” John’s mission was to pave the way for the One who would come after him,
bringing salvation to the world. And
yet, there now seems to be doubt in his mind.
Jesus isn’t threatened by John’s question. Instead, he tells John’s disciples to return
to John and tell him what they have seen and heard...the blind see, the lame
walk, the dead are made alive again!
Transformation is the evidence of Messianic purpose.
The same is still true today. We must hear
the words of Jesus when confronted by a skeptical world…go, and tell…show what
God has done for you.
Prayer: Help me, Lord, to be a faithful
witness to your transforming love.
Amen.
Jim
Abernathy
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