When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ,
he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question,
“Are you the one who is to come,
or should we look for another?”
Jesus said to them in reply,
“Go and tell John what you hear and see:
the blind regain their sight,
the lame walk,
lepers are cleansed,
the deaf hear,
the dead are raised,
and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.”
As they were going off,
Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John,
“What did you go out to the desert to see?
A reed swayed by the wind?
Then what did you go out to see?
Someone dressed in fine clothing?
Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces.
Then why did you go out? To see a prophet?
Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
This is the one about whom it is written:
Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you;
he will prepare your way before you.
Amen, I say to you,
among those born of women
there has been none greater than John the Baptist;
yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
Ang mga Mensahero ni Juan na Tagapagbawtismo.
Mateo 11:2-11
Nang marinig nga ni Juan sa bilangguan ang mga gawa ni Cristo, nagsugo siya ng dalawa sa kaniyang mga alagad. At sinabi nila sa kaniya: Ikaw ba yaong paparito, o maghihintay pa kami ng iba?
Sumagot si Jesus sa kanila: Pumaroon kayo kay Juan at ibalita ninyo ang mga bagay na inyong narinig at nakita. Nakakakita na ang mga bulag at nakakalakad na ang mga lumpo. Luminis na ang mga ketongin at nakakarinig na ang mga bingi. Nabuhay ang mga patay at ang ebanghelyo ay ipinangaral na sa mga dukha. Pinagpala ang taong hindi natitisod sa akin.
Pagkaalis nila, nagsimulang magsalita si Jesus sa napakaraming tao patungkol kay Juan. Ano ang nais ninyong makita at lumabas kayo sa ilang? Isa bang tambo na inuuga ng hangin? Sa inyong paglabas, ano ba ang nais ninyong makita? Isang taong nagdadamit ng malambot na kasuotan? Narito, ang mga nagdadamit ng malambot na kasuotan ay nasa mga bahay ng mga hari. Ngunit ano ang nais ninyong makita at lumabas kayo? Isa bang propeta? Oo, at sinasabi ko sa inyo: Higit pa sa isang propeta. Ito ay sapagkat siya ang tinutukoy sa isinulat sa mga kasulatan: Narito, isinusugo ko ang aking sugo na mauuna sa iyo. Siya ang maghahanda ng iyong daraanan.
Katotohanang sinasabi ko sa inyo: Sa lahat nang ipinanganak ng mga babae, walang lumitaw nang higit na dakila kaysa kay Juan na tagapagbawtismo. Gayunman, ang pinakamaliit sa paghahari ng langit ay higit na dakila kaysa sa kaniya.
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When John the Baptist found out that Jesus is the Messiah, his role ends there. Jesus took over.
All due respect, humility and honor, was offered by John to Jesus and he was blessed because he didn't feel offended when Jesus continued the mission.
It was like a relay game and team work is essential to finish the mission.
In every organization whether public, government or private, there is what we call the chain of command.
There is the CEO, manager, supervisor and down the line, etc, etc.
In the gospel reading for today, Jesus is like the CEO and John is the manager. In a corporate setting, when the manager is tasked to accomplish something for the CEO for his Board of Directors meeting, he must ensure that all the credits and praises goes to the CEO and not to him. This is because the manager is paid to do his job.
In our Gospel today, it's totally different. John did not receive any compensation from Jesus but he paved the way for his coming and he accomplished his role alright. All that's working here is the trust factor and like an obedient servant, John the baptist gave way to Jesus Christ. No ifs no buts.
Most of us wants to be in the limelight. We want to be praised and given recognition but John the Baptist is different. He knows how to position himself, support the leader and look at the main goal rather than just think about his own glory.
May God bless us with humility and contentment about the different roles we portray in this world.
Amen!
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