It had been a tough time for John. Because he had stood up for the truth, he was thrown into jail. John’s “offense” was calling out King Herod on the issue of Marriage and Divorce. You see, Herod had married Herodias, Philip’s wife. I am sure it had seemed to all the world “above board”. But not in the eyes of God. Divorce is only allowed for adultery. And like any sin, (homosexuality, adultery, gossip, etc.) repentance was needed. So, Herodias needed to stop being an adulterous and return to her husband, Philip. Well that was not about to happen.

So, John sends a question to Jesus (Matthew 11:2–3): “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?”

When we become discouraged it affects even the most positive areas of our lives.

Friend, are you feeling discouraged? Then listen to Jesus answer: Matthew 11:4–6 (ESV) … the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. …”

Jesus tells us to see the growth around us. For instance: Yesterday we had a baptism; Many are being reached from Summit with WBS, counseling, & “Muscle and a Shovel”; etc.

Friend, are you seeing the growth?