December 20
The time drew near. God’s people had returned to their homeland (yay!) but their land was occupied by the Roman empire (boo!). Everything was in place for God to come to earth. But how would the people recognize him? He needed a messenger to let people know he would arrive soon. He chose to bless an old barren couple, Elizabeth and Zechariah, with a son who would announce the coming of the Lord.
John the Baptist he’d be called, and he’d be a bit of a weirdo, hanging out in the desert, living on bugs and wild honey. But the people would flock to him, for he would promise them the answers they had been looking for.
Today’s Ornament – The Grasshopper
Today’s Bible Verse – Luke 3:4-6
As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: "A voice of one calling in the desert, '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 mankind will see God's salvation.' "
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