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Prepare the Way!
Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for
him. (NIV) Mark 1:3
Centuries before Christ's birth, God told the people of
Israel that He was sending a Redeemer. And that He
would send a messenger to prepare the way for His
Son. God said in Isaiah, "Comfort, comfort my people,
says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and
proclaim to her that her hard service has been
completed, that her sin has been paid for, . . . A
voice of one calling: "In the desert prepare the way
for the LORD; make straight in the wilderness a
highway for our God. . . . And the glory of the LORD
will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it.
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." (NIV) Isaiah
40:1-5
According to plan, the messenger arrived. . . "The
beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son
of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send
my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your
way"-- "a voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare
the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'"
And so John came. . . And this was his
message: "After me will come one more powerful than
I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to
stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but
he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." (NIV) Mark
1:1-4, 7-8
Before Jesus was born, the Jews were anticipating
the coming of the Messiah. God had prophesied
about it, the prophets had told the people to watch
for Him, and the teachers and priests encouraged
them to wait in anticipation of the coming King. And
although some recognized Jesus as the Messiah, the
majority did not. The anticipation was high, but they
missed Him!
If you had lived 2000 years ago would
you have recognized Jesus? Would you have been
ready for His arrival?
Who around you is looking for Jesus? They probably
won't identify their search as "looking for the Savior,"
but they are nonetheless seeking after God. The
search may be seen in their restlessness. . . the
emptiness in their lives. . . their lack of
contentment. . . the quest for feeling loved. . . their
desire for identity.
This Christmas, don't let them
miss the Messiah! Point them to Jesus Christ. Tell
them about how He has changed your life. You'll be
amazed at how many are anticipating the "arrival" of
Christ in their lives! Don't wait any longer, watch for
someone today who is looking and longing for the
love of God!
Written by
Marji "Mike" Kruger
For more on a relationship with God. . . -
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8w6oo9bab.0.ggg ... 4027&ts=S0
211&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anchorlife.org%2Fhtml%2Fwhy_bother.htm
Prepare the Way!
Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for
him. (NIV) Mark 1:3
Centuries before Christ's birth, God told the people of
Israel that He was sending a Redeemer. And that He
would send a messenger to prepare the way for His
Son. God said in Isaiah, "Comfort, comfort my people,
says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and
proclaim to her that her hard service has been
completed, that her sin has been paid for, . . . A
voice of one calling: "In the desert prepare the way
for the LORD; make straight in the wilderness a
highway for our God. . . . And the glory of the LORD
will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it.
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." (NIV) Isaiah
40:1-5
According to plan, the messenger arrived. . . "The
beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son
of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send
my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your
way"-- "a voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare
the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'"
And so John came. . . And this was his
message: "After me will come one more powerful than
I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to
stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but
he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." (NIV) Mark
1:1-4, 7-8
Before Jesus was born, the Jews were anticipating
the coming of the Messiah. God had prophesied
about it, the prophets had told the people to watch
for Him, and the teachers and priests encouraged
them to wait in anticipation of the coming King. And
although some recognized Jesus as the Messiah, the
majority did not. The anticipation was high, but they
missed Him!
If you had lived 2000 years ago would
you have recognized Jesus? Would you have been
ready for His arrival?
Who around you is looking for Jesus? They probably
won't identify their search as "looking for the Savior,"
but they are nonetheless seeking after God. The
search may be seen in their restlessness. . . the
emptiness in their lives. . . their lack of
contentment. . . the quest for feeling loved. . . their
desire for identity.
This Christmas, don't let them
miss the Messiah! Point them to Jesus Christ. Tell
them about how He has changed your life. You'll be
amazed at how many are anticipating the "arrival" of
Christ in their lives! Don't wait any longer, watch for
someone today who is looking and longing for the
love of God!
Written by
Marji "Mike" Kruger
For more on a relationship with God. . . -
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8w6oo9bab.0.ggg ... 4027&ts=S0
211&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anchorlife.org%2Fhtml%2Fwhy_bother.htm