This scripture is telling us about John the Baptist – who was a courageous forerunner of Jesus. John lived a simple life in the desert of Judea. Certainly he was not a man of self-indulgence as he didn’t care about his clothes or what he ate. My Dad would have called him, “rough around the edges.” John only cared about telling the people who came to hear him to repent – to confess their sins – to make major changes in their lives. Then he would baptize them with the water of forgiveness in the Jordan River.
John also told the people that there would be someone who would come after him and would be even more powerful. It would be someone who would also baptize but it would be with the holy spirit. John is referring to Jesus. John tells the people the kingdom of heaven is near. Jesus tells us all about the Kingdom of God. John the Baptist prepared the way for our Lord.
During this Christmas season, let us prepare our hearts as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Let us prepare to make some changes in our lives that would be pleasing to our Lord.
Prayer: Father in Heaven, Thank you for the birth of Jesus, His lessons, His life and His love for us. Thank you for those who prepare the way for us, Amen.
Cynthia Corley
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