When John the Baptist heard in prison
of the works of the Christ,
he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question,
“Are you the one who is to come,
or should we look for another?”
(Matthew 11:2-3)
Even the faithful experience doubt. John, the fiery prophet, needed reassurance. His question reflects longing, the ache of waiting, and the human desire for clarity in moments of suffering. Doubt is not failure—it’s part of the journey. Jesus answers with presence, not explanations. He points to what God is doing, not to abstract arguments.
Jesus responds not with a title but with evidence: “The blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.” These signs echo Isaiah’s prophecies about the Messiah. Jesus is saying: “Yes, I am the One—but My kingdom unfolds through compassion, not conquest.”
God’s kingdom grows quietly. Healing, mercy, and good news to the poor are the true signs of divine power. Greatness in God’s eyes is different from greatness in the world. Humility, openness, and trust draw us closest to Him.
Where in your life are you waiting for God to move? Where do you feel like John—uncertain, tired, or longing for clarity? And where might Jesus already be at work, quietly healing, restoring, and opening new paths? Sometimes the answer to our prayers is already unfolding, but we need the eyes to see it.
Lord Jesus, when my heart feels uncertain, meet me the way You met John— with signs of Your goodness, with reminders of Your nearness, with the quiet strength of Your love. Open my eyes to the ways You are already healing my life. Open my ears to the good news You speak into my fears. Open my heart to trust You more deeply today. Make me a witness of Your compassion, a bearer of Your hope, and a humble servant of Your kingdom. Amen.
