It's getting exciting in our reading today (
Matthew 2:19 - 3:12)! We're getting close to the King's arrival. And to prepare the way, God foretold and then sent a "herald" named John, the Baptizer.
This rough looking "thunder in the desert" was like a wake up call and many heeded his cry: "Change your life. God's kingdom is here." (The Message)
John's whole focus was to get them and us ready for our King. Even after we are convicted and turn from sin and start trying to be obedient, we still need Jesus and His gift of the Holy Spirit: "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." This fire will ignite the kingdom life in us and cause us to shine brightly for Christ. It will also clean and burn away what is fake and worthless (chaff) and leave the true, valuable to God, real us.
Thank you Lord for the work of Your Spirit. Thank you for people like our "herald" John who prepare the way for You.
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