Just the Facts
May 15th, 2008When John the Baptist was in prison, he sent word to Jesus to inquire if he was indeed the Messiah. Jesus sends word back for John to remember the facts about the Messiah. He quotes from Isaiah to describe what he was doing — raising the dead, healing the sick, preaching the good news, etc.
By the way, Jesus quoted most of the passage in Isaiah. He left out setting the captives/prisoners free. John may have been asking if he was going to get out of jail. By leaving that out, Jesus indirectly told John that he would not be set free.
There are times when you and I need to remember the facts. We need to look at who Jesus says he is and then at what he does. He is Messiah and he is bigger than the world in which we live. No obstacle will stand before him.
Keep The Light Burning!
Perry Greene
