Matthew 3:1-3 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.’”
John, who was a relative of Jesus, was anointed by God to be the forerunner of the Messiah. This, in fulfillment of a prophecy uttered centuries before by the prophet Isaiah. As such, John had a fruitful ministry which culminated in his introduction of Jesus to the people of Israel through the waters of baptism. At the conclusion of this baptism, God the Father placed his seal of approval upon Jesus via both his spoken word "This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased," and his Spirit, who descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove.
Just as John had the joy of introducing the Christ, the savior of humanity, we can have the same joy! God calls each and every one of us to be a witness for him (Acts 1:8). Is there someone specifically in your network of relationships that needs to hear about Jesus? Purpose to follow in the footsteps of John and today, if possible, point that individual to Christ!
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pj
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