Luke 7:24-35 - Jesus Commends John

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries · Nov 21, 2024 · 4m

In Luke 7, John the Baptist was having some doubts about who Jesus was as he was sitting in prison, but Jesus, instead of criticizing John, responds by commending him! What we think of ourselves, or what others think of us, is not as important as what God thinks. Jesus waited until the messengers had departed and then He publicly commended John for his ministry.

John the Baptist was not a compromiser, a reed blowing in the wind (note Eph. 4:14); nor was he a popular celebrity, enjoying the friendship of great people and the pleasures of wealth. John did not waver or weaken, no matter what…