S – Then John’s disciples told him about all these things. So John summoned two of his disciples ¹⁹ and sent them to the Lord, asking, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” 

Luke 7:18–19 CSB

O – John is in prison.  He was full of the Holy Spirit.  He preached a message of repentance and adhered to the commandments.  He did everything right.  Now, he is imprisoned and the Messiah that he proclaimed hasn’t established His kingdom and does things differently than John expected.  So he asks – “Are you the one?”

A – If I took John’s name out, I can insert anyone’s name today.  Many people are following God and doing a lot of things right.  Then, God throws or allows a curve ball in the mix.  What do you do with that?  Do you question if God is real or do you continue on in faith?  Jesus goes on to say that there is no human greater than John the Baptist…and he doubted God at times.  We are not alone in our challenge and doubt.  But we do have to make a choice.

R – Lord, I thank you that you have a plan and purpose for my life that is good.  Even when I don’t see it, help me to continue to grow my faith and trust in you.  I choose you, no matter the circumstances or what I see.