Are You the One?
Scripture – Luke 7:18-23: 18John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” 20When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?’” 21At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. 22So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. 23Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me.”
Reflection: John the Baptist comes back into the picture here briefly. He sent his disciples with a basic question that touched the heart of his life’s calling: “Are you the one?” John was committed to preparing the way for the Lord’s Christ. Was his work accomplished?
On one level I think he was asking if his life mattered. I often step back and face that question. Sometimes I wonder if the ministry of the church and my role in that make any real difference at all.
Jesus tells John’s friends to go back and tell him what they have seen and heard themselves. Likewise, I find it necessary sometimes to step away from how I feel and look at what’s being done. For what’s important is not whether or not my life matters, but that I have given myself to what matters? In Christ I have. He is doing great works through our church. And I am privileged to have a small role in that. Thank you, Lord, for that. May we all be blessed today as we stand firm in Him.
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
Reflection: John the Baptist comes back into the picture here briefly. He sent his disciples with a basic question that touched the heart of his life’s calling: “Are you the one?” John was committed to preparing the way for the Lord’s Christ. Was his work accomplished?
On one level I think he was asking if his life mattered. I often step back and face that question. Sometimes I wonder if the ministry of the church and my role in that make any real difference at all.
Jesus tells John’s friends to go back and tell him what they have seen and heard themselves. Likewise, I find it necessary sometimes to step away from how I feel and look at what’s being done. For what’s important is not whether or not my life matters, but that I have given myself to what matters? In Christ I have. He is doing great works through our church. And I am privileged to have a small role in that. Thank you, Lord, for that. May we all be blessed today as we stand firm in Him.
An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.
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