Matthew 11 (12th October) - Sky

In this chapter we see the first official “conversation” of Jesus and John.

As John was suffering unjustly in prison, it’s no surprise that he sought answers from Jesus. Jesus answer was intended to give reassurance: the miracles he performed gave evidence he was indeed the one who is to come.

Strangely Jesus quoted, those leave in the kingdom of heaven will be greater than John. Jesus affirmed bother the greatness of John the Baptist and the greater privileges kingdom citizens enjoy. Great as he was, John served only as a forerunner who announced that the kingdom was near. Under Christ’s new covenant, we enjoy the fullest benefits of kingdom life.

Later in the chapter we see Jesus denouncing the cities in which most of his miracles had been performed. Their hearts were still heavy.

As chapter 11 ends with rest for the weary, we always come back to the truth that we have to rely on HIM. For HE yearns it and it’s for our own good. As his woke is easy and burden is light.