Monday, December 15, 2008

Advent Devotional - Day 17: by Viviana Rey-Palmer


READING: John 1:19-28
This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” And they asked him. “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” ….. John answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me…
John 1: 19-21, 26


Who are we? Who am I? If someone asked you this question how would you respond? Because we know the Lord Jesus, we should facilitate others to come to God. Through our willingness to forgive and show remorse, we serve as examples to others that eternal life can also be theirs. Is our job not to pave the way to the path that leads to God? Like John the Baptist? We need to pave the path to the Lord by showing others that all you have to do is open your heart and repent. Let your light shine to those around you and give God the glory for all things.

Heavenly Father,
Just like John the Baptist, help us pave the way and set the example for others to come to know you. Amen

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