Numbers 22 :21-23, Luke 1 :57-80, Psalms 58 :1-11, Proverbs 11 :12-13
What God said to me – In Zacharias’ day people were anxious – they were frightened and eager for the coming of Messiah. I comforted them and prepared the way by answering Zacharias’ prayer and giving him a son, John. I called John the Baptist to be My prophet to go before and to prepare the way for My Son, Jesus. He was to declare that Messiah was coming. He was to give the people the knowledge of salvation by My mercy and by the forgiveness of their sin when they repented. Now fast forward to today. You live in a similar time. My Son will be coming again. People are anxious – they are frightened and eager for the coming of Messiah. Similar to the role of John the Baptist, I have called My church to go before and to prepare the way for My Son, Jesus’ return. You be faithful to tell them that He is coming. You tell them about salvation by My mercy and the forgiveness of sin when they come to Me in repentance. You be faithful to warn them of what is coming and how time is running out to come to Me before it happens. Like John the Baptist, you must live a life devoted to Me and walk in a manner worthy of your calling so you can make the greatest impact.