Morning Manna by Rufus Parker - 29 June 2021

 

Should We Look For Another?

 

“And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.” (Luke 7:19-23)

 

Today’s Morsel:  Like John the Baptist, if we are not careful some of us can lose hope and think that Jesus is not the one who was to come again or start thinking that He has already come, and they have missed the boat.  For years, I have heard that Jesus is coming back.  And He is.  I cannot let my mind play on my thoughts and cause me to give up and walk away as so many have.  Paul states, “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” (Romans 15:4)  The woman at the well told Jesus, “I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.” (John 4:25-26)”  She knew He was coming but she didn’t know when.  Her lifestyle had caused her to be not ready for His coming.  She knew He was coming but was caught off guard. John wanted to know if Jesus was the one or should they look for another.  Maybe John thought that Jesus would come to deliver him from the hand of Herod if he was the one, as he knew the Messiah would be a deliverer.  But Jesus did not deliver John. He simply said to John's disciples, “Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.”  And John knew that Jesus was the one, and he said, “I must decrease, He must increase.”  If you have been born-again of the water and the spirit, He has appeared to you once.  The next time He comes, it will be to carry you home.  So, hang in there.  Jesus is coming again!  Be ready!!

 

Sing:  O’ my brother, are ready for the call, to crown your Savior King, and Lord of all?  The kingdoms of this world shall soon before Him fall; We shall see the King when He comes.

 

Thought For  Today:  You will know Him when you see Him.