December 20, 2025

John the Baptist comes on the scene, preaching repentance and baptism for the remission of sin. The people were in high hopes that he was the Messiah, but he assured them that one was coming who he was unworthy of even buckling his shoes. The next day, Jesus came to where John was baptizing, and he introduced him to the people.

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29

John baptized him, and God confirmed what John had said.

And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. Luke 3:22

The people were there, didn’t they hear God speak and see the Holy Spirit descend upon him? How much more confirmation did they need to prove that he was the Messiah they were waiting for? But, then again, we have had all our sins forgiven, are bound for glory, and yet we sometimes forget our privilege and revert to our old ways. When you venture off and mingle with society, remember whose you are, repent, and come back. Jesus will welcome you back like a lost child who was found. Jesus, always loving and quick to forgive.