Is 35: 1-6,10
Ps 146: 7-10
Jas 5: 7-10
Mt 11: 2-11
Are you he who is to come or do we look for another?
This question put to Jesus on behalf of John the Baptist offers a point of reflection for us today. Having awaited the Messiah with such anticipation, Jesus does not meet the expectations of those of his day. John the Baptist, who pulls no punches, may have expected Jesus to bring about the destruction of all those who did not remain faithful. Yet, Jesus appears preaching love, healing those who were sick and reconciling sinners.
The question that we might ask is: What kind of Messiah are we looking for? What is it that we expect Jesus to do in our lives and in the world? What kind of Saviour do we want? For the Saviour who comes gives sight, so that those who fail to see might now see. The Saviour who comes empowers and strengthens so that those who are weak are made strong in the ways of the Lord. The Saviour who comes brings healing to a world sick with sin. The Saviour who comes calls to new life all who are willing to die in faith.
If this is the Saviour whom you seek, then steady your heart because the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Here is your God who comes with vindication, with divine recompense, who comes to save you.
Ps 146: 7-10
Jas 5: 7-10
Mt 11: 2-11
Are you he who is to come or do we look for another?
This question put to Jesus on behalf of John the Baptist offers a point of reflection for us today. Having awaited the Messiah with such anticipation, Jesus does not meet the expectations of those of his day. John the Baptist, who pulls no punches, may have expected Jesus to bring about the destruction of all those who did not remain faithful. Yet, Jesus appears preaching love, healing those who were sick and reconciling sinners.
The question that we might ask is: What kind of Messiah are we looking for? What is it that we expect Jesus to do in our lives and in the world? What kind of Saviour do we want? For the Saviour who comes gives sight, so that those who fail to see might now see. The Saviour who comes empowers and strengthens so that those who are weak are made strong in the ways of the Lord. The Saviour who comes brings healing to a world sick with sin. The Saviour who comes calls to new life all who are willing to die in faith.
If this is the Saviour whom you seek, then steady your heart because the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Here is your God who comes with vindication, with divine recompense, who comes to save you.
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