Luke 7:23 “And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”
This also was to be told to John the Baptizer to answer his concern. And, it is a good word of encouragement for a whole host of those who have taken the message of Christ under consideration. Many have been offended. They have questioned the ways and means of Christ. They have wondered about His timing, questioned His teachings, and belittled His miracles. Indeed, it seems it is always easier for humans to critique a savior than to depend upon one.
Also this is a fulfillment of prophecy, from Isaiah 8:14-15. Jesus was a trip hazard for the Jewish nation. This is not intended to cause confusion. But, upon a careful reading of the later part of the Old Testament we come to understand that the work of God with man would no longer be as focused upon the Hebrews. Instead, as a nation, Israel would reject their own coming King, the Lord Jesus Christ. This obviously does not at all mean that no Jews can, did, or will accept Christ. Quite on the contrary, the Jews championed the gospel and the church at the very first. But, as a nation they did not recognize and accept Him in the way that they claimed they would, and orthodox Jews still claim they will. And this failure was foretold, and the ministry of Jesus and the circumstances of it fall perfectly in line with this prophecy. Any pretender would not have done the same.
Heavenly Father, make us Your people. We must come in humility regardless of our nationality. May we not miss the wonderful blessings that are to be found in Christ. And may we never forget what a mercy it is that You have made Yourself known to us. How could we have any hope otherwise? Never will we ever know just how awful we could become without the work of Your Spirit in our world. Give us love for each other and make us holy we pray! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.