Luke 7:19 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? 20 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?
Even the most faithful have at times wondered at God’s silence, at times when they thought it needful to hear a word from Him. As John sat in prison, he must have wondered why Jesus wouldn’t come and look for him. Like Job, John had been faithful to his charge and he had fearlessly rebuked sin in kings and people alike, in so much that a great movement, in favor of God’s kingdom had been set in motion, and many persons had been baptized.
Therefore, after doing his very best he wonders why Jesus would not at least visit him, to give him some explanation or encouragement. Added to this, Jesus was actually John’s cousin, so from a mere bloodline perspective, John believes that he should hear some word from God, as to the where, why and when.
But, as the questions continue to spin like a tornado in his mind and as he hears of Jesus, eating, drinking and mingling with publicans, he wonders why God seems to have gone silent, as if his faithful servant is forgotten. Thus, the questions continue to spin and to spin in John’s mind until at last he gives voice to the great turbulence he is currently experiencing.
Luke 7:21 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. 22 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. 23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God Bless!