John the Baptist foretold of the coming Messiah but even John wanted confirmation from Jesus that He was the Messiah. During times of difficulty or confusion, God’s guidance is needed and His way is the proven way. His Word helps us to see more clearly and do things as they ought to be done.
The world can be very confusing at times. To make it less confusing, what can be done is to follow the proven way that is right and God’s way is always right. If we give our minds the positive information found in God’s Word, we can see things more clearly and do things as they ought to be done. To build on this thought and give inspiration for this day with God, here’s today’s video: Word of God Speak – MercyMe.
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5
News about the miracles of Jesus spread fast and in Luke 7:18-35, we read about disciples of John the Baptist who were questioning Jesus to find out if He was the Son of God. John the Baptist had been sent off to prison but his disciples kept him informed about Jesus.
John wanted confirmation from Jesus that He was the Messiah. Today’s passage does not say that Jesus answered his disciples directly but the actions of Jesus spoke louder than words. Jesus cured people with diseases, sicknesses, and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind (v. 21).
There was a lot of confusion at this point in the ministry of Jesus because Jesus didn’t come right out and say He was the Messiah. Instead, He proved it in His actions. He healed the sick, He gave sight to the blind, and He preached the Good News to the poor. Then He told John’s disciples to report back what they had seen.
This day with God, we can do like the Disciples of John the Baptist. We can honor true wisdom by reporting about those who have walked the walk and not just talked the talk. We can follow the proven; those who have been there. Our growing faith will never be taken away or depleted. The gospel message has a beautiful and refreshing simplicity about it that sets us free and never lets us down.
Lord, today we come to you in prayer and are thankful for previous generations; those that have been there and done that. These are people we can go to for information. We give honor to them. We also give honor to veterans who have demonstrated courage to fight and pave the way of freedom. In Your name we pray. Amen.
God has unlimited power and this power is demonstrated in the actions of His Son. When we see and hear positive results around us, then more are ready to believe. Then as many begin to trust, it is then clearly revealed in each heart as faith.
We can trust God; He knows what He is dong and the great news is that He is with us. He’s always with us and He holds on to us. Here’s a video to affirm this truth: He Is With Us – Love and the Outcome.
“But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.” But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved. – Hebrews 10:38-39
Now as we continue the Journey through Luke 7:1-17, we read about two accounts of both the compassion and power of Jesus. The first account is when Jesus entered Capernaum. A centurion had a servant who was sick and he cared greatly about his servant. A centurion was a Roman soldier during that time and was in charge of maybe 100 other soldiers.
The humble Roman soldier recognized the healing power of Jesus and had so much faith that he said Jesus could simply say the word and his servant would be healed (v. 7). Jesus was amazed at the faith of the centurion (v. 9). The men who had been sent to Jesus by the centurion returned to find that the dying servant had been healed and that Jesus had indeed demonstrated his power over sickness.
Then Jesus, His disciples, and a large crowd following went to a town called Nain. When they entered the town, they came upon a funeral procession. It was the funeral of the only son of a widow and a large crowd from the town was with her.
Jesus felt compassion upon the mother and went over to the coffin, touched it, and brought the son back to life. The people were filled with awe and news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country (v. 17).
For our short time on earth, we should want our life to count. Our faith will be tested, but as we have learned today, there is a great power available. Lord, in the passage today, we read about two accounts of Your power over sickness and even death. Each day we arise, we can be thankful because we have access to a mighty strength and the blessing of the Trinity. With You, there is strength, might, and wisdom. God, we choose above all else to live this day with You.
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