Where does the Gospel actually begin? Where does God's good news originate? Matthew and Luke begin their accounts of Jesus' life with the stories surrounding his birth. John begins with the creation of the world where the Son of God was not only present, but also did the creating. Mark, with his focus on good news, chooses to begin a different place. If folks are going to be open to the good news of God, then someone is going to have to be a servant and prepare the way for Jesus to come and for his word to be heard. In many ways, the good news always begins in this place.
The real question is whether we are willing to be used as servants like John the Baptist—who is introduced in the next verse—and prepare the way for Jesus' good news to be heard by our friends.
Daily Bible Promises .
. Job 19:25
I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.
. Luke 2:14
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
Turn from your Sins - Mark 1:4
Have I come to God to receive his forgiveness and grace?
Have I truly turned to God and away from sin?
To whom will I be God's messenger?
Thought
Blessed are the single-hearted, for they shall enjoy much peace…If you refuse to be hurried and pressed, if you stay your soul on God, nothing can keep you from that clearness of spirit which is life and peace. In that stillness you will know what His will is. – Amy Carmichael
Evangelism
"While women weep, as they do now, I'll fight; while children go hungry, as they do now I'll fight; while men go to prison, in and out, in and out, as they do now, I'll fight; while there is a drunkard left, while there is a poor lost girl upon the streets, while there remains one dark soul without the light of God, I'll fight - I'll fight to the very end!" - William Booth
The real question is whether we are willing to be used as servants like John the Baptist—who is introduced in the next verse—and prepare the way for Jesus' good news to be heard by our friends.
Daily Bible Promises .
. Job 19:25
I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.
. Luke 2:14
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
Turn from your Sins - Mark 1:4
Have I come to God to receive his forgiveness and grace?
Have I truly turned to God and away from sin?
To whom will I be God's messenger?
Thought
Blessed are the single-hearted, for they shall enjoy much peace…If you refuse to be hurried and pressed, if you stay your soul on God, nothing can keep you from that clearness of spirit which is life and peace. In that stillness you will know what His will is. – Amy Carmichael
Evangelism
"While women weep, as they do now, I'll fight; while children go hungry, as they do now I'll fight; while men go to prison, in and out, in and out, as they do now, I'll fight; while there is a drunkard left, while there is a poor lost girl upon the streets, while there remains one dark soul without the light of God, I'll fight - I'll fight to the very end!" - William Booth
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