Luke 7:17-35

John sent 2 of his followers to ask Jesus, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" (7:19 NIV)

John was a man born to a mission. His life's destiny was clear: "And he will go on before the Lord ... to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." (1:17 NIV)

But now, John seems unsure. He doesn't know if Jesus is "the one". Despite a family connection, he doesn't even want to ask Jesus in person. Instead, he sends others to find out.

Jesus has already performed many miracles of healing, yet John is still unsure.

Perhaps John wasn't receiving a clear message from God? He knew that God was sending someone great, but at this point in time, he had no clear definition of who that person might be.

Every time God wanted something, He seemed to send clear signals - A burning bush for Moses. A still small voice for Elijah. Even an angel for John's father, Zechariah.

Where was John's clear signal? Why was God not sending him an angel?

Perhaps, in this moment, God was sending a message for all His children, for generations to come.

Jesus is God. You don't need an angel or a storm or any other sign to define His presence. You don't need an intermediary or translator to speak to Him.

God is who God is. Each of us, as individuals, has the ability to contact Jesus, to connect to Him, and to feel his healing power and grace. What an amazing gift from a loving God to His children!

Question: Have you tried to seek God through a third party? Or did you know that you can contact God directly, simply by opening your heart and calling out His name?


Tomorrow's reading: Luke 7:36 - 8:3

(Today's post written by Allison Lynn)