Enjoy this message from Pastor Tyler Schoenberger called "Are You The One" on Sunday,

November 30, 2025 at Reach Church in Bear, Delaware!

The story of John the Baptist reveals how even the most faithful believers can wrestle with doubt when life takes unexpected turns. John was uniquely called by God to serve as a witness and prepare the way for Jesus Christ. From before his birth, John's purpose was clear - to point people to the coming Messiah. He boldly proclaimed Jesus as the one who existed before him and joyfully decreased so that Christ could increase, directing his own followers to leave him and follow Jesus instead.

However, from his prison cell, John began to question whether Jesus was truly the promised one. His expectations of how the Messiah would work - overthrowing corrupt systems and establishing justice - didn't align with the reality he observed. Instead of conquering Rome, Jesus was dining with sinners. This disconnect between expectation and reality led John to send disciples to ask Jesus directly: Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?

Jesus' response demonstrates how we should handle doubt in our own lives. Rather than condemning John for questioning, Jesus provided evidence of His identity through the miraculous works He was performing. He reminded John of the prophecies being fulfilled - the blind receiving sight, the lame walking, and the poor hearing good news. This teaches us that our doubts don't disqualify us from faith but create opportunities to encounter Jesus more deeply. When our circumstances don't match our expectations of how God should work, we can bring our honest questions directly to Him, trusting that He can handle our doubts and will meet us with grace rather than shame.