“After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’ Jesus replied, ‘Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.’” Matthew 11:1-6

Dear Jesus, It must have hurt your heart to have John the Baptist doubt about you while he was incarcerated for leading people to repentance. Since he was a man who studied prophecy you tenderly answered by reminding him about all the prophecies about your healing miracles that you were fulfilling. At one and the same time, John would be encouraged to trust in you and in your word. His disciples would too. How patiently and lovingly you shepherded those men. I’m encouraged by your grace and patience. At times I have doubts too, but you have always drawn me back to your word just like you did for John. I’m intrigued by the way you drag each of us through difficult times knowing full well that it will test our faith. You trust our faith will endure more than we do. It’s because you know how you will sustain that faith with your mighty Holy Spirit. Thank you for buoying up our faith with your Bible that works faith in miraculous ways for all people. Help me to keep my nose in your Bible every day for the sake of my eternal welfare. Amen.

Jesus will always be the Savior for all people, even when we are a hot mess in doubt.