Who are Jesus’ disciples? … Those inclined to mercy

Morning: Psalms 1, 2, 3: Proverbs 3:11-20; I John 3:18 – 4:6

Evening: Psalms 4, 7; Matthew 11:1-6

Have you ever had your expectations of someone disappointed? … You thought they would act differently than they did?  John the Baptist thought Jesus would topple Herod from power, and maybe even free John from prison.  Instead, Jesus befriended tax-collectors and ne’er-do-wells and went about healing.  So John asked Jesus: Are you the one, or should we look for another?  He expected Jesus to show his power by punishing injustice. Some may still want or expect followers of Jesus to judge wrongdoing harshly. But remember – when you find yourself judging someone – followers of Jesus are inclined to mercy and healing.