When We Understand John, We Begin to See Jesus Matthew 11:7–15 After John the Baptist’s disciples left, Jesus began speaking to the crowds about John. “What did you go out into the wilderness to see?” Jesus first asked two questions. “A reed shaken by the wind?” “A man dressed in soft clothing?” The answer to both questions was no. John Was Not a Reed Shaken by the Wind John had questions. While imprisoned, he sent his disciples to Jesus to ask, “Are you the one who is to come?” Yet Jesus did not define John by that one moment of uncertainty. John was not a man who changed his message according to public opinion. Neither did he compromise God’s Word to please those in power. In fact, his faithfulness in confronting Herod’s sin was one reason he was in prison. Having a moment when we are shaken does not necessarily mean that we are people who are blown about by every wind. We too may have questions. There may be times when we do not understand what God is doing. Yet one season of confus...