Let’s talk about John the Baptist and how he fits into the Christmas timeline. In John 1:6-9, we’re introduced to him as someone sent by God, not to seek fame, but to point the way to Jesus. John’s mission was clear: he came to tell the world about Christ, without looking for the spotlight. He knew exactly who Jesus was, and his role was simply to shine a light on Him.
So, what can we learn from John? First, he was a witness to Jesus’ ministry (John 1:7). Think of him like the first person to say, “Hey, this is the guy we’ve been waiting for!” He wasn’t out to make a name for himself—he was there to make sure people recognized Jesus. As Jesus himself later says, John was truly a great man. But what made him great wasn’t wealth, status, or recognition. It was his humility, dedication, and unwavering faith.
John’s life reminds us that being a true disciple means staying focused on serving God, even when things get tough. His example is one we can all look up to, especially when we think about what it means to follow Christ today.
John the Baptist’s story isn’t just a part of history—it’s an invitation for us to live with the same kind of faith and humility.
The Christmas Story – Who Was John the Baptist?
There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.
He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.
He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. – John 1: 6-9 NASB
The Life and Impact of John the Baptist
Reflectors of The Light
As Christians we are closely related to John the Baptist. Frankly, we are not the source of God’s light; we merely reflect that light. Jesus Christ is the true Light and He helps us see our way. In the same way that John the Baptist prepared the way for Christ, we too are called to prepare the way for others to see and experience God’s love.
Because unbelievers aren’t able to experience the glory of Christ’s light firsthand, Jesus chooses to reflect his light through his followers to an unbelieving world. Through us, Jesus’ light shines in the darkness and guides people to faith.
Our Job is to Go & Tell
We are commissioned to share Christ to others in a gentle and understanding way. Ultimately, if we remember that our mission is to share the love of Christ with others, being gentle and understanding will open more doors. And, this can serve as a bridge to draw others closer to Christ and His teachings.
“What you do speaks so loudly; I can’t hear a word you’re saying.” ~ Zig Ziglar
One of the best ways to express yourself as a Christian is by your actions and the way you are ready to help those who do not yet understand.
Actions are an outward expression of internal character and values. To act as a Christian is to:
- show respect to others,
- be truthful, reliable and trustworthy.
No, it’s not just about telling the truth; it is also about behaving honorably. Honesty and character go hand in hand. Actions directly reflect believably.
Our mission in life is to …
- Go
- Serve
- and Share.
John The Baptist Reflected the Light – Do We?
Truthfully, the mission of John The Baptist was a simple one: To show others the way to Christ’s salvation.
No matter what we do in life, as witnesses for Christ we should remember that He is the source of true light. It’s not us. God shines–We reflect! Let that knowledge serve as a guiding light in all we do. As we interact with others, we can use it as an opportunity to connect with them in casual conversation. We can share how they can benefit from the light of Christ in their lives.
Consider the impact we can have as we share all the blessings that Christ has given us! Thank you John!
Love in Christ
– Bob
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