Verses: Luke 3 : 1 - 20
My thoughts about the verses:
John began preparing the way for Messiah. He was telling people that they needed to be baptized to show that they had a change in their heart. He was proclaiming that the Messiah was coming and to have the salvation that the community had waited for the people needed to have a change in their heart. This fulfilled the prophecy that a voice would be heard in the wilderness preparing the way for the Messiah.
The first issue that arose is that people came just to receive the baptism. They did not understand that the baptism was a sign of the change that were occurring in their lives. They were accepting the power of the Messiah. That they had realized the only way to freedom was to change their way of thinking. That their heart had changed from desiring things that benefited them and move toward loving and obeying God in a different way.
Then people started questioning how they could prove that they had a change of heart. John simply told them to give to others without thinking of what you will get in return. If you had more than one coat then give to someone that has nothing. If you have extra food share with those that have no food.
Remember that as a Christian you should desire to give as you are able. Sometimes that is as simple as praying or making a call or even an email. Other times it might actually take giving to the needy. You need to do whatever you are called to do because your heart strings are pulled. Don't base it on what I will get if I give instead concentrate on how it will help the person that you are assisting.
Prayer:
Dear God thank you for giving us the opportunity to help others. Thank you for changing our hearts. We offer praises to you for giving us the free gift of salvation. Help us accept our call. Help us give to those that need help. Help us pray for those that need prayer. Be with us throughout the day so we can be what you need us to be. In Your Holy Name we pray. Amen
Questions:
Have you accepted Jesus in your heart? Have you had a change of heart? Do you have the willingness to help those that need your help? Are you praying for all those that need special needs met today?
My thoughts about the verses:
John began preparing the way for Messiah. He was telling people that they needed to be baptized to show that they had a change in their heart. He was proclaiming that the Messiah was coming and to have the salvation that the community had waited for the people needed to have a change in their heart. This fulfilled the prophecy that a voice would be heard in the wilderness preparing the way for the Messiah.
The first issue that arose is that people came just to receive the baptism. They did not understand that the baptism was a sign of the change that were occurring in their lives. They were accepting the power of the Messiah. That they had realized the only way to freedom was to change their way of thinking. That their heart had changed from desiring things that benefited them and move toward loving and obeying God in a different way.
Then people started questioning how they could prove that they had a change of heart. John simply told them to give to others without thinking of what you will get in return. If you had more than one coat then give to someone that has nothing. If you have extra food share with those that have no food.
Remember that as a Christian you should desire to give as you are able. Sometimes that is as simple as praying or making a call or even an email. Other times it might actually take giving to the needy. You need to do whatever you are called to do because your heart strings are pulled. Don't base it on what I will get if I give instead concentrate on how it will help the person that you are assisting.
Prayer:
Dear God thank you for giving us the opportunity to help others. Thank you for changing our hearts. We offer praises to you for giving us the free gift of salvation. Help us accept our call. Help us give to those that need help. Help us pray for those that need prayer. Be with us throughout the day so we can be what you need us to be. In Your Holy Name we pray. Amen
Questions:
Have you accepted Jesus in your heart? Have you had a change of heart? Do you have the willingness to help those that need your help? Are you praying for all those that need special needs met today?
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