Prepare the Way! The King is Coming!

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”
Matt 3:1-3 (NIV)

The Christmas story begins with John the Baptist.

The traditional version starts when the angel Gabriel appears to Mary, then to Joseph, but the real story begins earlier. Six months before Gabriel visits Mary, he tells the priest Zechariah that his old, barren wife will bear a son named John. The child is more than an answer to prayer. Gabriel says John will bring the people back to God and make them ready for Jesus (Luke 1:11-17).

In the ancient world, a king sent messengers ahead to announce, “The king is coming! The king is coming!” This gave people time to prepare gifts, spruce up the city, set the banquet table, and get ready for royalty. Preparations often involved making a processional highway for the king’s arrival, smoothing rough places, and removing obstacles.

The King is coming! The King is coming! Prepare the way for Jesus. (tweet this)

John the Baptist is the messenger reminding us to prepare for Christ the King.

– Let’s create a buzz about the coming King instead of Santa.
– Let’s show kindness to others as gifts to Jesus.
– Let’s display God’s kingdom by sharing with those less fortunate and advocating for justice.
– Let’s listen as John says “Repent, the kingdom is near” by straightening out our priorities and the intentions of our hearts.

We’re not preparing for an infant. We’re preparing for the second coming of Jesus. Are we ready? (tweet this)

Let’s inspire each other: How will you prepare for the coming King?

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3 Comments

  1. J.D. Wininger on December 3, 2019 at 7:46 AM

    Indeed Ms. Cathy… the King is coming. Not to redeem and save us from sin, but to claim His and bring a final end to all the struggles and sin of this world. Let each of us be a faithful messenger. Let each of us proclaim His truth. As the last grains of sand are falling to rest at the end of time, His arrival draws near. Let us prepare for the King! Thank you for this solemn, yet encouraging, post.

  2. Curesa Pritchard on December 26, 2021 at 7:52 AM

    Praise GOD!! I just read this And l have been so inspired to Run even Harder for Our Beautiful King Of Kings. Just last week in the check out line l told the clerk Merry Christmas which opened a door to say each Year we Celebrate JESUS as a new born. He is no longer a baby He has died, rose with all Power and now is waiting to return, So we must Repent and be waiting every Day for His Return. Noone knows the day or Hour He will return , Although the signs are everywhere. The weather, Nation against Nation, marriage like Sodom & Gomorrah same sex marriage, all kinds of Rebellion

    • CathyChung on December 26, 2021 at 8:19 AM

      How wonderful that your ‘Merry Christmas’ opened the door to a deeper conversation and, it sounds like, WORSHIP. Hallelujah! May we live every day in gratitude that God set aside the glory of heaven to become like us, to experience our broken world and restore the connection between heaven and earth. He is exalted on high and will return to complete his work. Thank you for reading.

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