The Gospel of John 1:6-8 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.” (John 1:6-8 KJV)

As we reflect on the time period into which John the Baptist arrived, we should recognize that before he arrived, was 400 years of silence from God. God did not speak to the Jewish people. This silence began with a prophecy in Malachi 3:1 and came to fulfillment in the arrival of John the Baptist. He brought forth the message in 'spirit and power' that of Elijah (Luke 1:17).

Sent from God, John the Baptist knew what his mission, and the purpose he was sent for. He was led by the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:2). He was sent to prepare people's heart to believe and receive the coming of the only begotten Son of God, the light who is coming into a darkened world. He was not the light. He was to bear witness to the Light!

As John the Baptist was guided by the Holy Spirit to know his mission, we too with the presence of the same Holy Spirit in us must be sensitive to His promptings. We are to reflect the true Light of Christ Jesus. This Light is in us by His grace through our faith in Him (Galatians 2:20). And we have this comforting promise: “But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:9-10 ESV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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