[Jesus said,] "### is the man to whom the Scriptures refer when they say, 'Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way before you.' I tell you, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than ###. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of God is greater than he is!"
—Luke 7:27-28 NLT
Key Thought
### was incredible! The voice of God through the prophets had not been heard for hundreds of years in Israel. When ### the Baptizer came on the scene, people flocked to hear him. They recognized in the clarity of his words something that could come only from God. He lived his life and used his ministry to serve Jesus and open the hearts of people for the coming of the Christ. ### spoke the truth regardless of who listened or who cared. This integrity and godly character were what got ### in trouble with Herod. As great as ### was, Jesus says that those in God's Kingdom are greater still — not because of what those in the Kingdom have done or will do, but because of the grace of God given through Jesus' atoning sacrifice and because of their adoption into the family of God.
Today's Prayer
Father, thank you for the incredible example of ### the Baptizer. Use me to be a servant for the message of Jesus. Help me to have the integrity of ### as I try to speak your truth. Give me the courage to do your will, even under threat and opposition. Thank you for adopting me as your child and making me a part of your Kingdom. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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—Luke 7:27-28 NLT
Key Thought
### was incredible! The voice of God through the prophets had not been heard for hundreds of years in Israel. When ### the Baptizer came on the scene, people flocked to hear him. They recognized in the clarity of his words something that could come only from God. He lived his life and used his ministry to serve Jesus and open the hearts of people for the coming of the Christ. ### spoke the truth regardless of who listened or who cared. This integrity and godly character were what got ### in trouble with Herod. As great as ### was, Jesus says that those in God's Kingdom are greater still — not because of what those in the Kingdom have done or will do, but because of the grace of God given through Jesus' atoning sacrifice and because of their adoption into the family of God.
Today's Prayer
Father, thank you for the incredible example of ### the Baptizer. Use me to be a servant for the message of Jesus. Help me to have the integrity of ### as I try to speak your truth. Give me the courage to do your will, even under threat and opposition. Thank you for adopting me as your child and making me a part of your Kingdom. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Ⓒ 1996-2019 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by ###. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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