Friday, October 13, 2006

He Who Has Ears

Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?" And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who is not offended by me." As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written, "' Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.' Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
Matthew 11:2-15

1 comment:

Eddie said...

Hi Mike.

I have just found your blog and like what I have read so far. I will be returning now and again.

I was thinking on John only the other day.

The picture I see is one of somebody who does not involve themselves with the things of the world to become entrapped by them.

There is no sign of indulgence. John ministered in the wilderness, dressed in clothes woven from camel hair and ate locusts and wild honey.

Here was a man who knew his calling. And knowing God's power and resources lived a life of witness for God.

That is why people flocked to him. John the Baptist lived as he taught and believed.

Just a thought.

God Bless.