“There was a man sent from God whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe†(John 1:6-7).
Long before John the Baptist was born, the prophet Isaiah foretold of his coming, “The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God†(Isaiah 40:3).
John the Baptist prepared the way for Christ. Going before Him, his ministry was to point others to Christ. His preaching and teaching was primarily done to lead others to believe in Christ. John’s testimony had an impact on many lives. We must never underestimate our testimony as we share it with others. Even if we feel we are not Bible scholars, we can bear witness of the True Light who illumines our lives. We have a message of hope for a lost and dying world. Be a John the Baptist and point others to Jesus.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: On April 13, four Christian teachers were murdered in Somalia. Pray for the families of these martyrs.
