Mark 1:5
The confession of sin was an activity for which John was a stickler. This was his whole purpose and mission. He had come to turn the hearts of men back from their evil ways, lest the Lord Jesus judge the world then and there (see Malachi 4:6). The success of John’s ministry is intimated here by the number of people that came out to be baptized by him. That genuine repentance was involved is evidenced by the fact that John would not baptize everyone who came to him (see Matthew 3:7). Another obvious point here is that John baptized in the river. He did not come to the brink, dip a vessel of water, and pour it on the supplicants. No, he was right down their in the water, and so were they.
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 11:1-13:23
Scripture Memory: James 4:14 “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, your glorious goodness to us is the most wonderful grace we could ever ask for. To know that we may be saved, that is overwhelming! Your profound wisdom, and your excellent holiness, never cease to amaze us. Through all that we see around us we realize that Your power is so far beyond all that we can comprehend. You are higher than we could ever know! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a family that just lost a loved one. Pray for a man who just had a stroke.
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