Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else? - Matthew 11:2-11

Reflection

John the Baptist, the fiery prophet who prepared the way for Jesus, now sits in prison. His boldness has cost him his freedom, and in the darkness of confinement, doubt creeps in. He sends his disciples to ask Jesus directly: Are you really the Messiah?

Jesus’ response is not a simple “yes” or “no.” Instead, He points to the evidence of God’s kingdom breaking into the world:

• The blind see.

• The lame walk.

• Lepers are cleansed.

• The deaf hear.

• The dead are raised.

• The poor receive good news.

Jesus reminds John—and us—that the Messiah’s identity is revealed not in titles but in transformed lives. The kingdom is known by its fruits.

Then Jesus turns to the crowd and honors John: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist. Yet He adds that even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John. This is not to diminish John but to highlight the radical grace of God: entrance into the kingdom is not about status or achievement but about belonging to Christ.

Application

• Faith in the midst of doubt: Even the greatest prophet wrestled with uncertainty. Doubt is not failure—it can be the doorway to deeper faith when we bring our questions to Jesus.

• Look for the evidence of God’s work: Jesus points us to the signs of life, healing, and hope. Where do you see God’s kingdom breaking in around you?

• Kingdom identity: Our worth is not measured by comparison but by our place in God’s family. Even the “least” is cherished and empowered in Christ.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, when doubts arise in our hearts, remind us of Your works of grace. Open our eyes to see the signs of Your kingdom in our midst—the healing, the hope, the good news. Thank You for welcoming us into Your family, not because of our greatness, but because of Your love. Strengthen us to live as witnesses of Your kingdom today. Amen.