“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light” (John 1:6-8).
After many months of preparation, the moment has finally arrived. The guests all made it early to this highly anticipated ceremony. The wedding planner synchronized every detail with complete beauty and grace. The Pastor finished his message after the bride and groom exchanged their vows. They look deep into each other’s eyes and display radiant smiles. The crowd gets ready to stand to their feet and the wedding party gets ready to celebrate. This is a moment that they will cherish forever.
It is the moment everyone has been waiting for—the proclamation, the public announcement of husband and wife. The Pastor raises his voice and boldly declares, “I now pronounce you husband and wife.” He looks at the groom and says with a large smile, “You may now kiss your wife!”
After 400 years of revelatory silence and much anticipation, God began to speak through His servant John the Baptist. John was a bold and adventurous individual. Although he was a prophet, John the Baptist was not a religious scholar, a political hero, or a shrewd entrepreneur. John was given a simple mission: be a witness to the Light of Life—Jesus Christ.
His purpose consisted in giving evidence to all men that Jesus was the Christ, the promised Messiah. The prophet Isaiah declared, “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine” (Isaiah 9:2, NLT). John’s reason for living was to prepare the way for Jesus and boldly proclaim who He was: the Light of Life. John was a simple man with a simple task: He was sent to proclaim.
In the same way, you were sent by God to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. God chose you to tell others about His great love. He wants all people to know about Jesus’ substitutionary work of redemption on the cross for their sins, and the power of His resurrection for eternal life. Your mission is simple, but significant. You were sent by God to proclaim.
Read: Open your Bible and read John 3:25-28.
Reflect: Prayerfully consider the following: Is my life attracting others to Jesus? What can I do to increase my witness for the Lord Jesus?
Respond: As a result of these truths, what might need to change in my attitude, beliefs, and actions? What steps do I need to take outwardly?
The source of this content comes from our book, Walking with Jesus.