I love to do projects around my house and in my shop. Whether it is building birdfeeders or turning bowls from logs, every project takes planning during the initial steps for a quality outcome.
God, too, did some very important preparation work before Jesus, the Messiah, came on to the scene. God’s prep work was the sending of John with His message of repentance.
The account here shows two reactions to John’s message. Luke gives us examples of many people who were stirred and believed John’s message, regular folk, tax collectors and even soldiers. Be honest, don’t cheat, give when you have the means. All was part of John’s message application.
And then there was Herod. Judged like the others for sins he had committed, Herod rejected John’s message and attacked. Herod had John put in prison. Herod treated John like he treated all the others in his life. If the person was perceived to be a threat, eliminate him or her. The list of Herod’s assassinated family members alone is telling.
John was only God’s opening act. The main show was about to come, Jesus, and people had the same reaction to Jesus they did John. Some believed and followed, others ignored, rejected or ridiculed.
The same is true today.
What do you believe about John and Jesus’ message? Think about it.
Lord, lead me today to do things in keeping with Your will and way. May my life TODAY show that I am a follower of You, Jesus. In Your name, I pray. Amen.
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