Tell of the Fruit

So He (Jesus) replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.”—Luke 7:22

 

This verse gets me to shout "Hallelujah!" The funny thing about the context is the reason for Jesus giving this declaration. John the Baptist had heard about all that Jesus was doing and actually sent word by messenger to ask Jesus, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" Can you imagine?!!! But, that was an honest question. Jesus' answer was brilliantly piercing. He didn't say, "Yes, I am the Messiah." He said, "the blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor." Rather than give just words, He showed the fruit.