Hey everybody, welcome to the podcast, I’m Nick and it’s fantastic to be here with you today.
Today is April 28.
Each day, we follow a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise.
Let’s begin.

Slow Down

We carry so much around every day — financial worries, relational stress, anxiety about the future, and the pressure to succeed.
Now is the time to set those things down for a few minutes and enjoy some time with Jesus.
Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in, then slowly release it.
As you inhale, whisper: “Jesus, You are the One.”
As you exhale, pray: “Strengthen my faith where it has grown thin.”
Do this three times, then rest in His presence.

Read

John the Baptist, who was in prison, heard about all the things the Messiah was doing. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the Messiah we’ve been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?”
Jesus told them, “Go back to John and tell him what you have heard and seen—the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.” And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.”  (Matthew 11:2–6, NLT)

Notice

What stands out to you in this passage?
Is there a phrase that surprises or challenges you?
Hold it in your heart for a moment.

Reread

Hear this exchange again — and notice that Jesus receives John’s doubt with gentleness, not rebuke.

Meditate

John the Baptist had announced Jesus to the world. He had leapt in the womb at His presence, baptized Him in the Jordan, and declared Him the Lamb of God. And now, sitting in a prison cell, waiting for an execution he probably sensed was coming — he sent word: Are You the One? Or should we keep looking?
This is not the question of a careless skeptic. This is the question of a faithful man in a dark place, whose circumstances were not matching his expectations. John had expected a Messiah who would overturn oppressors and establish a kingdom. Instead, he was in chains — and Jesus was out healing people in Galilee.
Jesus doesn’t rebuke him. He doesn’t say, “John, of all people, should know better.” He sends back evidence: the blind see, the lame walk, the dead are raised. Look at what is happening. And blessed is the one who doesn’t stumble over Me.
Doubt in a prison cell is not the same as unbelief. It is faith under pressure, asking honest questions. And Jesus meets it with patience, compassion, and the quiet weight of His own works.
Take a few moments to reflect on this question:
Is there a place in my life where my circumstances don’t match my expectations of Jesus — and am I willing to bring that honestly to Him, the way John did?

Respond

Jesus, remind me of what You have done — and help me to trust You with what I don’t yet understand.

Exercise

The rush of life will meet you again when you leave this sacred place—but you can carry this moment into your day by forming new habits.
Habit: Honest Doubt
— Write Down One Question You Have for God and Bring It to Him Without Apology
Today’s habit is an act of courageous honesty: write down one genuine question or doubt you have about God, about Jesus, or about your own faith — the kind of question you might have been afraid to voice out loud — and bring it directly to God in prayer.
Don’t dress it up. Don’t soften it. Bring it the way John brought his question — straight, honest, and from a real place.
God is not threatened by your questions. He is not disappointed by your doubt. Jesus answered John with gentleness and evidence. He will meet your honesty with the same.
After you’ve written your question, pray: “Lord, I’m bringing this to You because I have nowhere else to take it. I trust You enough to ask. Speak into this — in whatever way You choose.”
Then watch. Pay attention in the days ahead. He answers.

I have one ask of you before you go, could you please share this podcast with one person today? One person at a time will grow this podcast to help more people walk with Jesus.
That’s your two minutes with Jesus for today.
Now, take what you’ve heard…share it and live it.
Until next time, keep slowing down, keep listening, and keep walking with Jesus.