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How are we similar to John the Baptist, as Followers of Jesus

John was that voice crying in the wilderness preparing the way for the coming Messiah

“A voice is calling, “Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭3‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.40.3.NASB1995

We are in the wilderness of a thirsty and dry land, desiring something more than man’s wisdom, yet lacking any Hope. We as believers, are here to prepare the way, for the one who has now come, and gives hope. His name is Jesus. The hope is “Good News” to the one who believes in Faith.

“Now in those days John the Baptist *came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight!’ ””
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.3.1-2.NASB1995

“As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way; The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.’ ””
‭‭Mark‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mrk.1.2-3.NASB1995

Matt 3:3 ; Mark 1:2-3 ; Luke 3:3-6

We are a voice, crying out to a lost and dying world that there is hope, both now and for an eternal future, to ALL who believe, JUST AS YOU ARE, not by anything we can do but accept his word, but by everything that HE DID FOR US.

May we be like John the Baptist, that many will be pointed to Jesus, by both our WORDS and our DEEDS.

Sermon Quotes

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Source: Lord I cannot. But you can.

If interested, this is a blog from a fellow blogger on women pastors in the church, or not…..

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pastorunlikely.com/27-key-bible-verses-to-understand-the-bible-on-women-pastors-and-elders/

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬, ‭12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/114/eph.6.10-12.NKJV

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Humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord, and HE will lift us Up!

Prepare the way of the Lord!

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Don’t lose Heart, for God, does not give up on us!

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“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Give us this Day, our Daily Bread!

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There are five things about bread we need to know: 

B: Basic

Bread is foundational. In Jesus’ day, it was a staple of their diet—simple to make but complex in how it reaches us. Think about it: bread requires farming, threshing, milling, baking, transporting, selling, and serving. A restaurant crafts a recipe. A server brings it to your table. A bank operates so you can pay for it. There’s a whole process behind every loaf, and at every point along the way, God gets the glory. 

R: Rises

Bread rises! And it’s a powerful symbol of what God wants to do in our hearts as we seek Him. When life heats up, we rise. Bread goes through a lot to get to us—from a single buried seed to being held in our hands. It rises because of the adversity it endures. The process may not be pleasant, but it is always profitable. 

E: Energy

Getting bread takes effort. God’s provision requires us to break a sweat. Don’t pray for something you aren’t willing to work for. We are called to be active, not passive. And provision is cyclical—energy goes into making bread, and bread gives us energy in return. The same is true spiritually. Jesus compared Himself to bread because we need Him as part of our daily spiritual diet. 

A: Ask

You have to ask for it. Matthew 7:7 tells us to ask, seek, and knock—not just once, but persistently. And if you look closely, those three words spell ASK! Petition God earnestly. Nothing is too big or too small to bring before Him. Don’t live with a scarcity mindset—your Father loves to provide. 

D: Decays

Bread is perishable. It doesn’t last forever. You have to use what you have and keep it fresh. The same goes for your spiritual life. Are you studying His Word? Are you in community? Are you serving? Are you coming back daily to ask God for fresh strength and a fresh filling? He gives daily bread, but we need to return again and again to receive it.

Excerpt from the Bible App devotion: “5 Days in the Lords Prayer”