“What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written, ‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you’” (Matthew 11:9-10).
Important things happen in history and we ignore them. John wasn’t just someone fun to go watch. He was the one whom prophecy spoke of. He prepared the way for Messiah. Jesus tells us that all prophecy points to Him. The message goes before and the Messiah comes. It is the same today. We are sent as the messenger, but it is the Messiah to whom we should look.
Lord, So many come into our world promoting themselves. We are called by You, Lord, to become children of the Heavenly Father. You prepare us and send us as the journey continues. It has not changed from when You lived in Israel. Keep us away from confusion that in the simplicity of walking with You we may be the life You give and live daily. Let us not live in a world of entertainment, but the real world of Your purpose and presence.
Holy Spirit, clear the cobwebs of my mind so that I may walk humbly in Your presence and listen and obey as You instruct me. Guide me day by day to be one who prepares the way for Jesus to come, through me, to others. Teach me how to be a messenger of the Gospel. Teach me to live my life in such a way that I seek to be obedient to all that You command. Guide me Lord in the way of truth. Amen.
