3rd Week of Advent, Wednesday – 14th December 2022 — Gospel: Lk 7,18b-23
Fulfillment of the Promise
The disciples sent by John repeat the question of John to Jesus. In his response to them, who had seen many events, including the recent healings performed by him, Jesus lists six prophetic actions: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news proclaimed to them. These actions are works which both Elijah and Elisha had accomplished, as well as others mentioned in the book of Isaiah. Thus, Jesus manifests that he was more than a prophet and now the fulfillment of all the prophets. Through his response, Jesus said that in him the promises that God made about a Saviour’s coming are being fulfilled. Jesus’ answer ends with a challenge not to have a stereotypical view of him or a preconceived notion that will prevent one from encountering Jesus as he is. Finally, he pronounced blessing on those who will not reject him even though he turns out to be different from what they expected, imagined or hoped for.
