READING: Luke 1, John 1:1-14
TEXTS AND APPLICATION: It really is an amazing story. Think about it. God Himself came to earth. He who is the eternal Son of God, the One through whom all things were created, the light shining in the darkness, the Word become flesh, took up residence among us (John 1:1-14). And, He preceded His coming by sending the forerunner, a prophet miraculously born to older parents, to pave the way: There was a man named John who was sent from God. He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him (John 1:6-7).
He sent a man to announce His coming. When He could’ve shaken the earth or written across the skies, God sent a wilderness-based, strangely-dressed prophet to call people to repentance. He placed this history-changing announcement on the shoulders of a man.
That’s what God does even today. For whatever reason (and certainly for reasons we cannot understand), God uses human beings like us to tell His story. Consider this question: if you were God, would you turn this task over to you? I doubt it (and if you would trust yourself with this task, pride may be an issue . . . ). Still, God uses us as His instruments to announce His Son to our neighbors and the nations.
That’s quite a responsibility.
And, that’s quite a privilege!
ACTION STEPS: Today, tell at least one person what Jesus means in your life. If possible, say “thanks” to the person who paved the way for you to follow the Lord.
PRAYER: “God, thank You that You came to us and use us. Use me today to point somebody else to You.”
TOMORROW’S READING: Matthew 1, Luke 2:1-38
