John The Baptist Prepares the Way

God’s Story:
My Son is an adult now and ready to begin his public ministry. At his baptism in the Jordan River, the Holy Spirit will come upon him to anoint and equip him for his work as the Messiah. And I will openly announce that he is my Son. Those who hear my words will not really understand them. But there is time. My pronouncement will be the first of many that will reveal who Jesus really is.

Read Matthew 3:1-17

Your Story:
Although John the Baptist was a well-known preacher who attracted large crowds, he was content for Jesus to take the higher place. This is true humility, the basis for greatness in preaching, teaching or any other work you might do for Christ. When you are content to do what God wants you to do and let Jesus Christ be honored for it, God will do great things through you.