You, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way.(Luke 1:76)
In Zechariah's song, John the Baptist is called to be a prophet, a herald who prepares the way for Jesus Christ, the Lord. John is a chief witness, pointing the way for the Jewish people -- for all people -- to the Messiah. And throughout his life, John does just this, even to his death through the cunning of Herodias.
John is a model for all Christians. We, too, are called to be heralds, pointing the way to Jesus. How do we do this? Well, it all starts with God's grace. And through that grace we are strengthened to be living testimonials of love. It is through our love that Jesus will be made known to the world. Are we treating others with kindness, mercy, fairness, love, and respect? Are we giving ourselves away in love and kindness to others -- all others? Our lives bear witness to Jesus. We should act accordingly.
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