Disappointed?

"Are You the One who is to come, or should we expect someone else?" Matthew 11:3

This question is one that a lot of people would be asking. When we expect Jesus to act and behave a certain way and are disappointed we begin to re-evaluate Him.

This past week I had someone tell me that they had believed God would protect them from bankruptcy because they had been good tithers. Keeping the tithe but breaking other principles can find us in a mess.

Many who have given their lives for the church find their children walking away. Many who started in youthful exuberance find they are spending their days in sad reflection.

John the Baptist had started well and was now in jail. Why did not Jesus rescue him? John was in jail because he dared to confront Herod. He was trapped by a consequence he did not see coming or did not believe possible and now he was re-evaluating.

We must find our saviour again, in our mess and disappointment. What does He want to do in us? Where is He taking us? Take time for a fresh look. Amen!