One of the most unusual characters in the Bible was the preacher in the desert with animal skin clothes and a diet of bugs and honey. Did people flock to him because he was unusual, or because of his message? He called people to turn to God, then explained what this would look like – share your clothes and food with him who has none, be honest in your business dealings, and don’t abuse your authority over others.
It is said that the purpose of John’s message was to help prepare a pathway for God. People of God have a message to share, but work has to be done in order to help others be prepared to hear that message. People have rough places in their life, be it material circumstances or emotional barriers or even medical conditions that are so overwhelming that spiritual messages cannot break through. But can we really say that the message itself is different from the process of making the rough ways smooth?
Let’s pray that our ministry takes us into the desert, and once there, God can help us learn how to make a path.
Matthew 3, Luke 3
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