Matthew 3:1–6 (ESV) —
1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of
Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said,
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord;
make his paths straight.’ ”
4 Now John wore a garment of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his
waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then Jerusalem
and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan were going out to him, 6 and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their
sins.
NOTE: God provided
more than sufficient warning of the coming Messiah, ignoring the miracles and
signs. John the Baptist, in the wilderness, calling people to repent, because
the Lord was near. The wise men, the star, the angels, the shepherds -- yes, separated
by 30 years -- all evidence of something that was happening. Too often we go
looking for signs to match are pre-conceived notions of something, instead of
being open to signs that God is speaking to us. How do we separate and
differentiate? I think it requires prayer, like Simeon and Anna.
Lord, open my eyes
to see what you are doing in my life and my circle of influence. Take away the
blinders of sin and pride and laziness. Speak to my heart through the Spirit.
May I not miss out on the work that you are calling me to do. Let me see the need
clearly. May I be focused and accomplish the tasks you give me.
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