Third Sunday of Advent
Matthew 11:10
Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.
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Many thought he was the Messiah. But, he readily told them he is not. He did not took all the accolades for himself. For he knows that he is nothing compared to the One who will come after him.
St. John the Baptist is the greatest messenger of all times, for he heralded and prepared the way for the Lord Jesus Christ. He went through all the places around the Jordan river, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Crowds of people came confessing their sins and he baptized them in the Jordan River.
John always spoke the truth, even when people didn't want to hear it. He fearlessly confronted King Herod with the evil things he had done. Eventually, this stand for the truth cost John his life.
The Lord Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. As the celebration of His nativity draws near, may we continuously prepare our hearts to fully accept Him as our Lord and our King.
And as we wait for His glorious second coming, may we continuously prepare ourselves, through His mercy and grace, to join Him in eternal life.
John's purpose was to prepare the people to receive and accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Could you help someone to receive and accept Jesus as they see His love living fully in You? Rejoice, for the Lord has come and will come again!
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, we are Your workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which You prepared beforehand. This Christmas, may we rejoice in Your name and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave us. Amen +
Lord, come and save us.
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