"The disciples of John the Baptist soon heard of all that Jesus was doing. When they told John about it he sent two of his disciples to Jesus to ask him " Are you really the Messiah? Or shall we keep on looking for him?" John 7: 18-19 [NIV]
John was confused because the reports he received about Jesus were a little unexpected and incomplete. John's doubts were natural, and Jesus didn't get frustrated with him or tell him not to be so silly. Instead, Jesus responded in a way that John would understand, and he explained that he had in fact accomplished the things that the Messiah was supposed to accomplish, as had been foretold.
When looking at the works of Jesus, we too can find ourselves questioning and not fully believing. They are just stories, surely?
Just as Jesus handled John's doubts and questions, God can also handle our doubts, and He welcomes our questions. Do you have questions about Jesus? About who He is, or what He expects of you?
Admit them to yourself and to God, and begin looking for answers. Only as you admit your doubts can you begin to resolve them. It's okay to have questions and doubts, but it's not okay to let that get in the way of your journey with God.
What questions do you want to ask him today?
Corinne Mason
Read the Bible in a year: Proverbs 8:12-21, Numbers 26:12-27:11, Luke 7:36-50
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