In Matthew 11:2, John the Baptist is in prison, and he sends his disciples to go and ask Jesus whether he is the one that they've been waiting for. Now, just eight chapters ago, John the Baptist baptized Jesus and heard the voice of God from heaven saying, "This is my son..." So, John knew, firsthand, that Jesus was the one. And they were cousins! But while in prison, he began to doubt his own faith in Christ. Prison can do that to us. When we get in a bad place in life, in a real storm or tragedy, the devil will come and try to get us to doubt what we believe. He wants us to doubt Jesus. He wants us to question God, God's love, God's intentions and even God's existence. But prison is a place we need to lean even stronger on our faith. Think of Joseph who, as a slave and then in prison, deepened his faith God. These are examples of those who have gone through trouble before us. Have you walked away from the Lord because of tragedy? God is calling you back today. I don’t expect trouble—I don't like it—but when it comes, and I persevere, God will bring a great victory.
Pastor Jason Anderson
Living Word Bible Church
Scottsdale | Mesa | Ahwatukee
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