Week 22 - The Journey Day 4
"I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire." Matthew 3:11
Listen to John's heart, he speaks truth to those who are seeking for themselves. He cares not about his own well being but is more concerned about the eternity of others. He calls them a brood of vipers, those in place of power seeking to control, pretending to be doing the work of God.
God announces what is coming, He prepares His people for what they need to be ready for. John's relationship with God is a love relationship, he hears the heart of God, he sees the signs of the times, he is living the persecution and trials of life. There is something to be said about listening and being in the scene, to see God at work. "It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said: "A voice of one crying out in the desert, 'Prepare the way of thep Lord, make straight his paths.'"" Matthew 3:3
The world stood against this truth and yet it can not be denied. Make straight His path.
What is God saying to me? Be still and know that I Am God, you are powerless against the troubles of this world, I Am not, trust in Me and get out of the way. (I am trying Lord, continue the lesson in a world that denies Your existence even though it fights You.)
Dear Father, I feel the love John has for You, I see his conviction and passion as he lives his life. I see him living in a world that ignores the truth even though it is in front of them. Bless us with understanding, baptize us with the Holy Spirit, prepare Your faithful for a brighter tomorrow living within Your holy temple. Produce good fruit from the efforts that are being placed at Your feet. Thank You for the spiritual weapon we are given from the new ark of the Covenant. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, conceived without sin, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Most Strong, protect us in battle.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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