“John the Baptist is a lamp that burned intensely and
shone brightly,” Jesus comments. “You made the choice to bask in his bright
light for a time.” John 5:35 EFP
John the Baptist was a special person. His mission was specific and intense. He knew the reason for which he has been born and the task to which he had been called. He fulfilled his mandate. His light burned ever so brightly and many were impacted by his fiery passion. He was called to prepare the way for the coming Messiah. Wow! Imagine that!
But how about me? Have I not been called as well? Do I know
my mission? Do I know why I was born into this world with the same certainly of
this man of the wilderness? Does my
light shine brightly? Does it light up my world? Does it shine at all? These
are questions that swirl in my head on a daily basis. I have been called as
well to trumpet the coming of the Messiah—this time in glory and majesty. Are
people hearing my message and are their lives impacted by the words of God in
me? Will heaven count those who are there because of the light of God that
shined through me to them?
I am challenged once again!
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