Monday 8-1-2016 Home in Modesto
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 65 – 66 Psalm
62 John 3
S=Scripture O=Observation
A=Application P=Prayer SOAP for the soul.
S. John 3:28-32 “You all know that I have always insisted that I am not
the Christ. I have been sent before Him. The Bridegroom has His
bride, but the best man who stands beside Him and listens to His words is
filled with joy at that sound of His voice. This wonderful joy is
mine. His fame will increase, but I will soon fade out of sight. He
comes from heaven and is above all. I am just an earthy creature with a
limited message. He speaks from experience about heavenly things because
He has come down from there.” NUHV*
O. What a guy, this John
the Baptist! At the height of his fame he surrenders his importance to
the One Who is seen as his competitor. “I am just His announcer. I am here to
set up the stage with all the lights focused on Him. I will take my bow now and
disappear, so that when the curtain opens again, all eyes will be upon the Son
of God, my friend, Jesus Christ.”
A. And who am I? I
am not competing with another show for TV time. I must not, I dare not
become the star. I am just His announcer. I am here for one
purpose, to set the stage for lost men and women, and little children to focus
upon and… really see the King and hear His voice.
P. Lord, You used John
the Baptist to shake a nation to the core, even disturbing the throne of King
Herod. You watched as this guy, John, refused to take the applause of his
fans. He pointed them to You, Lord Jesus. He did the “setup” for You to follow.
Can I do that, Lord? What’s that you are saying to me? “Don’t forget,
Ralph, … That cost him his life!” Oh, yeah, You are right,
Lord. Well, then maybe you can use me to shake something smaller than a
nation. Okay? Amen.
Ralph
*NUHV the New Unauthorized Hiatt Version
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