Read Mark 1:1-8

Thursday

Read Mark 1:1-8

1 This is the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.[a] 2 It began as the prophet Isaiah had written:

“God said, ‘I will send my messenger ahead of you
    to open the way for you.’
3 Someone is shouting in the desert,
    ‘Get the road ready for the Lord;
    make a straight path for him to travel!’”

4 So John appeared in the desert, baptizing and preaching.[b] “Turn away from your sins and be baptized,” he told the people, “and God will forgive your sins.” 5 Many people from the province of Judea and the city of Jerusalem went out to hear John. They confessed their sins, and he baptized them in the Jordan River.

6 John wore clothes made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. 7 He announced to the people, “The man who will come after me is much greater than I am. I am not good enough even to bend down and untie his sandals. 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

Think

Get the road ready - make a straight road for him to travel.  John didn't go grading new roads - instead he paved the way in hearts - telling people to turn away from their old ways and the ways of God.

Pray

Make my heart ready for your coming Lord Jesus.
I need you more than I know.