Mark 1 v 1-13 John the Baptist
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What an amazing privilege it must
have been to be able to pave the way for The Lord Jesus. To be the voice in the
wilderness, to prepare the way for the coming Messiah. The one who had kicked
in his mother's womb when his cousin came near was now meeting him at the
beginning of his ministry. How his heart must have burned in his chest as he
heard the words from heaven, "you are my Son, whom I love; with you I am
well pleased," and saw the Holy Spirit descending like a dove. John would
fade and end up in prison as Jesus would move to centre stage. He would
ultimately be killed for standing up for what was right.
John is an inspiration in his
dedication to God. Pray today that we would have the tenacity to stand up for
what is right and to continually point others to Jesus. May we never take the
glory that belongs to him.
Most merciful God,
who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ
delivered and saved the world:
grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross
we may triumph in the power of his victory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ
delivered and saved the world:
grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross
we may triumph in the power of his victory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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