As the people were filled with expectation, and all questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah… -Luke 3:15
John is featured in the Bible as the last of the prophets of the old covenants. He was called by God to usher in the era of the Messiah—and he spoke with such power and authority that many questioned whether he himself was the Messiah.
John was not God’s chosen King (the Messiah), and was zealous in his role of preparing the way for the Jesus. He spoke God’s truth frankly and honestly in the spirit of the prophets of old. His words were a challenge to those in authority, and a comfort to those seeking something more in life.
What John did was not easy, but his reputation grew as people understood his message to fill in the valleys and knock down the high places to make a way for the Lord’s coming.
When God’s truth cuts across the currents of culture it is not easy to stand firm in our convictions. Filled with God’s spirit, John spoke hard truths in trying times to prepare the people for God’s salvation. Blessed at our baptism, we too are filled with God’s spirit who will give us words to proclaim all the saving works of God in Jesus Christ.
May we always point people toward the salvation of our God.
Expectantly waiting for the coming of Christ,
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