Matthew 11

Jesus' cousin, John (in prison,) is not sure if Jesus is the real deal. He sends his friends to inquire of Jesus. Jesus simply says to tell John what they see and if what they see looks like what God does.

 

Jesus denounces the places that received the benefit of his ministry but did not use the healings as an occasion to turn back to God. Jesus notes that religious people, pumped up on head knowledge, miss the benefit of God's love. Simple, unburdened, thankful people see God in what's happening. Jesus invites all who are burdened to take on his request to turn to God in repentance. It pays off even if it is hard at first.