Inspired thots:
It is very strange to me (a little disconcerting...) that John the Baptist did not seem to 'recognise' Jesus while he was in prison, when in fact, he (water) baptised Jesus! (Matt 3:13,14)
God reminds me that...
1) Man tends to forget easily (v2)
- Perhaps through discouragement or disappointment, as in the case of John the Baptist being thrown into prison.
- When we keep our faith and not doubt, we will be greater than John the Baptist! (v11)
2) Jesus always encourages (v5)
- Being reminded of God's works and WORD will surely build up our faith when we are low. How important for me to be storing God's word into my heart constantly then! That should keep the spirit of discouragement, fear and disappointment away. Hallelujah!
- Jesus said "Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me" (v6)
- And in v28-30, another word for me to hold on to, when I am weary of everything on earth "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest..."
3) As Christians, we will be challenged. We must learn to be steadfast in Christ, by turning to HIM alone, for our strength and victory. It is possible!
- Man tend to seek... to criticise when it is not to their glory. But only God deserves all the glory!
- No wonder Jesus chided them (v16-24), yet they did not repent. How sad.
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