You Decide

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

Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 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. And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”
Matthew 11:2-6 NKJV

John knew Jesus was the Messiah. Scripture tells us The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said, “He is a voice shouting in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming! Clear the road for him!’” (Matthew 3:3). He knew. But how many of us would have also wanted reassurance if we had spent our life in ministry for the Christ and wound up wasting away in prison?

I don't see this as a rebuke to John like some say. I'm more inclined to believe John may have had doubts about himself and might have needed the validation of his life spent in ministry for the right One. Whatever the reason, Jesus knew John knew. That's why He laid out the Truth for him. “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 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." 

Now, based on what you know about Jesus, you decide. 

Prayer:

Father,
          There is no question. Jesus is the Messiah, the only pure and holy Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. You are the King of kings and Lord of lords, our Savior and our God. And we are so grateful! Let us never forget. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen

Through the Bible in a Year
Reading for January 15th
Genesis 31:17-32:12 

Matthew 10:24-11:6

Psalm 13:1-6

Proverbs 3:16-18