Prepare The Way For The Lord

As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. And all people will see God’s salvation.’” – Luke 3:4-6

The Advent season is a time of preparation.  We busy ourselves preparing for the celebration of Christmas.  We decorate our homes, prepare for family visits, shop for gifts, plan for Christmas parties, practice for Christmas programs, etc…  Preparation is hard work.

The preparations in Advent are there to remind us that as Christians it is our responsibility to prepare the way for the Lord.  When Jesus came to earth as a little baby in a manger it was John the Baptist job to prepare the way for the Lord so that all might see God’s salvation.  Now we must be busy preparing the way for Christ’s second coming in order that all might see the salvation of God.  Preparation is hard work, but the results are worth it.

Prayer:  Thank you Lord for the promise of you return.  We look forward to that day.  Until that day comes give me strength, courage, faith and passion to daily be preparing for that day.  Amen.

Faith Tip:  What can you do today to prepare the way for the Lord?  Sharing God’s love in word or action is one way to enter into someone’s life to help them make their rough ways smooth, so that they will come to know God’s wonderful gift of salvation.

Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson