John the Baptist was more than a prophet .
He was the voice of the one calling in the desert telling us to prepare the way of the Lord.
He completed the cycle of prophets begun by Elijah.
What the prophets had carefully searched for and angels longed to see, now came to completion as John made the way ready for the coming of the Messiah, God's Annointed Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
With John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit begins the restoration to the human race of the "divine likeness", prefiguring what would be achieved with and in the Lord Jesus.
John's baptism was for repentance -- turning away from sin and taking on a new way of life according to God's word.
Our baptism in Jesus Christ by water and the Spirit results in a new birth and entry into God's kingdom as his beloved sons and daughters.
Jesus is ready to give us the fire of his Spirit that we may radiate the joy and truth of the gospel to a world in desperate need of God's light and truth.
His word has power to change and transform our lives that we may be lights pointing others to Christ.
Like John the Baptist, we too are called to give testimony to the light and truth of Jesus Christ.
Do you point others to Christ in the way you live, work, and speak?
"Lord, let your light burn brightly in my heart that I may know the joy and freedom of your kingdom."
"Fill me with your Holy Spirit and empower me to witness the truth of your gospel and to point others to Jesus Christ."
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