Many Faces of WisdomWisdom in the Gospels
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) Wisdom's VindicationMatthew 11:1-6 New International VersionJesus and John the Baptist11 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.[a] 2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” 4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy[b] are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. 6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”
For Reflection
There seems to be an implied impatience with John's questions for Jesus. Jesus, of course, answers citing the wisdom of experience. But notice verse 6. The tenderness with which Jesus responds to John. Jesus acknowledges the frustration of all who expect perfection. Not only does Christ confirm the natural stumbling, but also He embraces it and blesses those who accept the challenge of righteous action and yet fall short of perfection. Doing otherwise would increase the likelihood of fear that stems from one's reluctance to fail in the face of God and thereby, lead to an empty, legless ministry. PrayPray prayers of praise and thanksgiving for the love God has shown to us. Give thanks to the God of Love for all those that sacrifice themselves for the common good. | 
