Challenged by Jesus
Jesus challenged John the Baptist's faith, but affirmed John's greatness to the crowds. How do you respond when Jesus challenges your faith?
I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John.
Luke 7:28
To John the Baptist, Jesus answered his question through a Biblical riddle. And told him to not be offended by Jesus.
To the crowds, Jesus affirmed the faith, mission and ministry John had in preparing the people for the coming of God’s Son.
Anyone else ever confused by Jesus’ actions?
When you pray, you feel like you get riddles?
When you pray, you feel like you’re just told to not be offended?
And also when you pray, you feel like you’re doing exactly what you’re supposed to be doing?
If your faith is never challenged, your faith will never grow.
If God gave you the whole path, there will be no need for a moment by moment Hear & Follow relationship with Jesus.
If God spoke clearly, you wouldn’t need to listen closely.
Jesus told a crowd of people John is the greatest person born among women.
And yet still challenged John to grow in faith while in prison.
This doesn’t remove your challenge. But maybe there is some comfort in knowing Jesus challenged John.
And he will challenge you.
Will you let the challenges in your parenting and leadership lead you to a deeper Hear & Follow relationship with Jesus?