We all know the tale of John the Baptist. He was the cousin of Jesus, born to Mary's sister, and began to proclaim the coming of Jesus. John the Baptist proclaimed that even though he was baptizing with water, soon would come the day of one who would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. One, whose sandals he would be unworthy to tie. Even though some people believed that John the Baptist was Messiah, he kept pointing towards Jesus as the one who would bring salvation. John the Baptist was baptized Jesus in the Jordan. Shortly after Jesus' baptism, John was beheaded by Herod, because of his teachings against the moral code of Herod and his family. Today marks the anniversary of the birth of the "Last Old Testament Prophet" and we are reminded of the turning point between the Old Testament and the New.
Readings for Today:
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 141
Acts 13:13-26
Luke 1:57-80
Prayer for the Day:
Almighty God, you called John the Baptist to give witness to the coming of your Son and to prepare the way. Grant to your people the wisdom to see your purpose and the openness to hear your will, that we too may witness Christ's coming and so prepare his way; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
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