Read Mark 1:1-8.
The prophets prepared the way for the Son of God. His fulfillment of their prophecies confirmed that He was the awaited Messiah.
Someone is always needed to lead the way and give new insights and a path to follow. John the baptizer was such a person. He prepared the way by preaching a gospel of repentance. Repentance was evidenced as people were baptized by John. He was the forerunner.
A familiar phrase is “what you see is what you get.” John would not impress anyone with his dress or his diet. But there was much inside him to appreciate, value, and model. John prepared the way and Jesus Christ followed with a gospel of grace.
Each of us has a role in Christian service. Our church provides so many avenues of service. It is up to us to see where we can best count for God. An old motto says “I will do the best I can, with what I have, where I am, today, for Jesus’ sake.” We can do no more and it is important that we do no less.
Loving Father, thank you for your son. We are amazed at your love for us. May our lives be pleasing to you. Amen.
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I am so thankful to be a part of a church where we have so many opportunities to serve God through serving others. Not one of us can do everything, but as Rev. Sibley said, we can do something wherever we are in life. A few words of Mother Theresa were especially meaningful in this regard: "Do little things with great love."
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