One Year Bible – Day 15

S – Jesus replied to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor are told the good news, and blessed is the one who isn’t offended by me.

Matthew  11:4–6 CSB

O – Commentary: “Offended by me” – 

The works listed in 11:5 were intended to drive John and his disciples to a decision regarding Jesus. Jesus was aware, however, that certain unexpected elements of his ministry would cause some to reject him.

 New Living Translation Study Bible 

Jesus was rejected by the Pharisees initially because he didn’t their customs of obeying the law.  John isn’t sure whether to believe him because he wasn’t bringing judgment and a new physical kingdom for Israel.   Jesus was following God and His plan.

A – We need to be in tune with God through the Holy Spirit.  We can let our own ways and desires cause us to miss God.  

R – Heavenly Father, thank you for a new day.  Lead us by your Holy Spirit so we can be attuned to You.  There are many distractions, including our own opinions and thoughts.  Help us to sift out the bad and keep what is from You.  Let today be a day where you are glorified through us.