Isaiah 38-40, Galatians 2: 11-21, Psalm 142
Isaiah 40: 3 (ESV)
“A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the
Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”
When I read verse 3 from Isaiah 40, I immediately thought of
John the Baptist. He is the voice in the wilderness that the prophet Isaiah
talks about in this verse. John the Baptist prepared the way for the ministry
of Jesus Christ. I knew that there were verses in Isaiah that prophesied the birth
of Jesus Christ, but I didn’t realize until now that Isaiah also prophesied the
mission of John the Baptist.
I love how we can see in this verse from Isaiah that Father-God
had a plan for the deliverance of his people that was prophesied years in
advance. It gives me the hope and the trust to know that whatever is going on
in the world and in my life, Father-God has a plan for all of it. Father-God
will use whatever is happening, good or bad in the world and in my life, for the
good to further his plan for my life and for the world. The ministry of John Baptist
also inspires me to be a messenger of the gospel. My intention behind these daily
blog posts, which highlight notable verses from my personal Bible readings, is
to encourage blog readers to engage with and understand the teachings of Jesus
Christ. And that like John the Baptist, I am preparing the way for Jesus Christ
in the hearts of people who read my blog.
If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on this Bible verses, and
you want a Father-God who has a plan for the world and your life through your
faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:
Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of
all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus
from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now,
I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am
clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full
Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached
and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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