2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?"

4 Jesus answered and said to them, "Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me."

7 As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he of whom it is written: ‘ Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.’ (NKJV)

The question of the First Advent is central in this text. Jesus addresses two entirely different viewpoints of those concerned about "Is Jesus the Coming One?"

First there is John who is in prison. People tell him what this Jesus is saying and what Jesus has done. John sent two of his followers to ask Jesus the question.

Second are the people that Jesus was talking to when John’s followers ask the question. They were concerned about this rough, coarse, strangely dressed man who was telling them that he had been sent to tell them that the Messiah was coming.

Jesus gave a simple response to both. To the followers of John, He said, "Go and tell John the things which you hear and see." To those who were gathered to hear Him, He made some comments about what they had come into the wilderness to see and after His questions and comments He said, "For this is he of whom it is written, Behold I send My messenger........"

If there is a question in your mind, hear what Jesus said, see what Jesus did. Don’t forget that God can and will send His messengers in many ways and His message in many forms. Always remember, if you have any questions, ASK in prayer, ASK your Pastor, ASK a friend, SEEK the answers from the Bible, SEEK the answers in Bible Study with friends, SEEK the answers in thoughts that may enter your mind or in a message that might come through God’s creation. FIND the joy of knowing that Jesus is the Christ, that Jesus is the WAY and that only through Him can we FIND our way to Life Eternal.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

Lord, lead me to someone who does not know of You and Your promised return. Renew and strengthen my faith each day that I might be able to help prepare the way for you to enter into that person’s heart. Amen