Matthew 11:2-11

• Even John the Baptist experienced doubt in prison we hear in the Gospel today. Jesus doesn't condemn him but offers evidence of the Messiah's work. Can I bring my own questions and disappointments to God with similar honesty, trusting that He can handle my doubt?
  
• Jesus points to His deeds - the blind see, the lame walk, and the good news is preached to the poor. God's kingdom is often revealed in acts of healing and liberation. Where do I see this healing and liberating work in my life and community? How can I be a part of it?
  
• Jesus warns his followers against being a ‘reed shaken by the wind.' Following Christ requires conviction, not just fleeting enthusiasm. Is my faith and moral compass firm, or do they easily shift with cultural trends or personal challenges?
  
• Jesus calls John the greatest of prophets yet clarifies that the least in the kingdom is greater. True greatness in God's eyes is not about status but about humble closeness to and imitation of Christ. Does my pursuit of being great match with Jesus' definition - found in servanthood and intimacy with Him?