God loves to prepare. And the beautiful book of John begins with the word of preparing for the Light. (John 1:1-28)
John the Baptizer was clearly commissioned to prepare. "I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way for the Lord.'" If you have heard Handel's Messiah lately, You have certainly heard that word. It is from Isaiah 40, and the first soloist (tenor) has amazing job of illustrating the valleys lifted up and the mountains being made low.
John the Baptizer was clearly commissioned to prepare. "I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way for the Lord.'" If you have heard Handel's Messiah lately, You have certainly heard that word. It is from Isaiah 40, and the first soloist (tenor) has amazing job of illustrating the valleys lifted up and the mountains being made low.
As the singer finishes, the audience has the treat of their lives. The whole assembled choir bursts into "And the Glory of the Lord". Isaiah says it this way: "And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken."
Even our book of John was written so "that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." (John 20:30-31)
God's preparations are amazing! In the beginning the light was first. The prophets then foretold of the true Light that was coming. The angels had to burst into praise to prepare shepherds on His birthday. Then John the Baptizer alerted the people that "He's here."
Even our book of John was written so "that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." (John 20:30-31)
Lord, make us more like You. May we prepare the way for Your coming to those around us. Come Lord Jesus!
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