Words of Encouragement
April - 04 - 2004
John the Baptist is an incredible example of a servant. He lived his life for one central and controlling purpose -- to prepare others to recognize, to welcome, and to follow Jesus Christ as Lord. Can you think of a greater purpose for your life? Let's live so that when our last days approach, we can also say, "That joy is mine, and it is now complete."
Let us read John 3:28-29.
Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before Him. He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
Let us pray.
Holy and Righteous Father, please use us to prepare others to know and to receive Jesus. This is our prayer.
In the name of our Lord, Jesus we pray.
Amen.