Prepare the Way

 Ezekiel 45-46; Luke 1 

“…for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace!”

Luke 1:76-79

Those who are like John the Baptist, anointed with the Holy Spirit, give others the knowledge of salvation, pointing them to the light of God’s presence. The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to bring conviction of sin, righteousness (in Christ), and judgment, so that people can leave the way of destruction and begin living on God’s pathway of peace. Like John the Baptist, we too are preparing the way of the Lord for his second coming. We too are called to preach the gospel of the kingdom and the message of repentance. We too must be willing to lay down our lives as overcomers for the sake of this gospel.

“Lord Jesus, I pray for your Spirit’s anointing that I might do all that you have called me to do in living and sharing the gospel, for your glory.”