On Sunday, July 23, 2023, VLC gathered in person, which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Brook Fonceca shared a message about Jesus’ interaction with John the Baptist regarding him being the Messiah. Through this story we examine our expectations of Jesus, reminding ourselves of what God can do, and allowing God to surprise us as we look to the Lord for healing, restoration, and peace.

John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’”
At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. So he 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 cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”
Luke 7:18-23 (NIV)