“The RoseBouquet”

John’s disciples had just turned to go take to him the message Jesus had given. Jesus turned to the crowd. and asked questions to see how well they understood John and his ministry. Had they gone out to the desert to see one swaying in the wind (an odd man)? A finely dressed man? A prophet?

Jesus agrees that John was a prophet and more. He was the one Malachi 3:1 foretold who would prepare the way for the Messiah.

He adds that John was the greatest person born, yet the least and most ordinary person in the kingdom of God was greater than John. I understand this to mean that humanly-speaking, John was the greatest, but in the spiritual realm, those who believe in Jesus, the Son of God for their salvation, are just as great.

For those who understand, John is that Elijah, whom all the prophets and the law had pointed to as the one to come to prepare hearts for the Messiah.

Jesus compares their current generation to children in the market or street calling to others who wouldn’t cooperate. They had played light flute music and the other children had not danced. They tried sad, dirge music and the other children had not mourned.

Jesus switches from this similie to John’s life and His own. John had not come eating and drinking at all, and he was accused of having a demon. He (Jesus) had come, willing to eat and drink with people, and He was accused of being a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners. The crowds could not be made happy either way.

Jesus adds this comment; “But wisdom is proved right by her actions.” Those with the right response will know it by the effects.

PRAYER: Lord, I was not born miraculously like John, but I too, want to prepare hearts to receive You, the altogether lovely and worthy Saviour of the World. I’m willing to wait until later to be proved wise.

+++++Jesus is my King+++++Jesus is my King+++++

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen

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