PONDER THIS

At the beginning of Matthew 11, John was in prison and sent messengers to ask if Jesus was the promised One of God. Jesus knew John’s heart and did not mistake the moment for the man. Jesus knew John had an honest doubt—John asked an honest question, and he got an honest answer. And look at the tribute Jesus paid to John in verse 11, “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.” And John the Baptist continued to serve the Lord up to the point of giving his head for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Do you know what real faith is? Real faith is not receiving from God what you want; real faith is accepting from God what He gives. Learn that and you won’t get offended at God. If things don’t work out like you think they should—if you’re serving God but you end up in a dungeon—just remember that God is God. He is good, and He is in control.

• How does today’s devotion remind you that you can bring your honest questions before Jesus?
• What question do you need to bring before Him today?

PRACTICE THIS

Take time today to journal and write out questions you want to ask God.

Do You Have a Grudge with God? | Part 1

Matthew 11

In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals four reasons people are tempted to hold a grudge against God and shows us how to change our perspectives.

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Jesus Is Our Boldness

Jesus didn’t come to get you out of trouble; He came to get into trouble with you, and He will be with you.

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