As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,
“Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
who will prepare your way,
the voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight,’”
Mark 1:2-3 ESV
Inauguration day took place earlier this week. President Trump's reign came to an end and he was replaced by now-President Biden. On that day, White House staff was quite busy. The Biden family's moving trucks were not permitted to begin unloading until after Biden took the oath of office, which means that the staff had mere hours to make the White House feel (somewhat) like home for the new residents (take a look at this article). Preparations must be made for leaders.
The Son of God, God-in-the-flesh, was in the world. And God wanted His people to be ready for Him. So He appointed a man, John the Baptist, to prepare them.
I find myself reflecting on the idea that this same Jesus will be returning to the earth one day. He who arrived two thousand years ago will come again. And I can't help but think that each one of us can play a role in preparing the world for His return. How are we using our gifts and abilities, our relationships, our opportunities (and more) to prepare people for Jesus' return?
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