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John 1:6-9 ~ 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. KJV
John was the "forerunner" of Jesus Christ. The messenger sent by God to announce the soon coming of the Messiah. They were Cousins by birth, brothers by new birth, and ready to be the forerunner, blessed to be used by God to spread the Good News, of the coming of the Saviour, the Messiah. We have this same task today as Christians. No one in our presence should ever leave us before we have spoken of the Saviour, passed out a Gospel Tract, proclaimed His work on earth, death, resurrection, and ruling overall. It is OUR commission to be sent by God as was John's.
The Bible is explicit on what God expected from John, and us. Some consider John's ministry to be the greatest that ever was or will ever be, besides Jesus. The angel of God in Luke 1:15 said this about John, "For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb." John had a VERY important job assigned to him by God. From his mother's womb he recognized Christ! And he would maintain his purity and then preach wholeheartedly the coming Saviour!
Luke 1:41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
John, not yet born, leaped inside Elisabeth when Mary came to visit her cousin. John would go before Christ Jesus to prepare the people for His coming and he was called by the angel of God as mentioned before, to “be great before the LORD,” would and to “be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.” These verses are not knew verses to many of us, but when I read that he leaped inside the womb at the sound of Mary’s voice I got such an excited feeling. My Saviour was on the way! Then I thought, God knew John in the womb, before he was born, before he drew his first breath. If this does not convict the abortionist, nothing will. The people that are responsible for these murders, will rue the day they did not give their child life to fulfill God's calling. Millions of babies have already been killed and mutilated inside and outside the womb. These millions are in Heaven right now, worshiping the King of Glory! Praise the Lord for that. I can't wait to meet them. We can be thankful that God has given us mercy on all of our sins.
Oh, the Joy Elisabeth felt at that moment when her baby, John, recognized Jesus when Mary came near to Elisabeth.! The moment she knows the Messiah had been conceived and was growing in the belly of her cousin, Oh happy day! The Light Of The World would be born soon. These two women, chosen by God for a special work, one to bare the forerunner, John, and of the one to bare the Messiah. I cannot even fathom that, but I am one of the benefactors of their obedience to God over 2,000 years ago.
This time of year, when millions worldwide recognize the birth of Christ, is the time when Christians proclaim the name of Jesus, just as Elisabeth did. JESUS CHRIST, born of a virgin, lived as a man, and died a King. He went from the womb to a cradle, to a cross of destruction, and to Heaven as the King! Blessed beyond measure as we give praise and all honor to Him who came for us.
Luke 1:76-79 ~ 76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; 77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, 78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. 80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
"THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!"
1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.
The Light of the World is Jesus
The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin,
The Light of the world is Jesus!
Like sunshine at noonday, His glory shone in.
The Light of the world is Jesus!
Come to the light, 'tis shining for thee;
Sweetly the light has dawned upon me.
Once I was blind, but now I can see:
The Light of the world is Jesus!
If you don't know Him, come to Him today!
Tom & Linda Milam
Missionaries to America and around the world
May we be faithful as your Missionaries.
Philippians 2:16
Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Dear Jesus, help us to be worthy of Your sacrifice, securing our souls with the Light of your life and sacrifice. May Your light shine in and through us as our reasonable service to You. Save the lost, encourage the saints please. And help us to be wise, studied up, aware, and faithful to You, giving YOU all our best with an open loving heart for the ministry and people. Help us Lord, to be wise in our home life and all that is going on with that. Thank you in advance, Lord, for working out our situation for a home in FL. Thank you to all who are praying for us. I pray for those who have given of their finances, and that You will continue to supply. We know You are our Great Provider, and we can't thank you enough. We thank You Lord for Your wonderful mercy in Tom's eyes and ask that You heal him completely or at least allow the medication to work. Lord I also bring my eyes before you and the important appointment I have tomorrow. Thank You for Dr. Gallogly, and Dr. Leitenbauer who found the problem I am experiencing in my "good eye". Lord, may I go today to my appointment, and Dr. Gallogly give us good news. We ask Lord, that You would heal our dear friends and family. Bless our daughters, Nina, Jennifer, and Lita their husbands, children, grandchildren; especially with Lita's health we ask for Your healing touch in every area of her life. We love You Lord and thank You for first loving us. Amen.
Christ is FAITHFUL.
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