December 17, 2023
John 1: 6-8, 19-28
Consider John.
Today’s Gospel speaks of him.
John was sent by God to testify to the light so that all might believe.
He was not the light, but came to testify to the light the true light which enlightens everyone.
John traveled and spoke to crowds telling everyone about the light.
And you? Have you been called to testify to the light?
Of course, you have –
How do you testify?
John spoke with encouraging words and fire.
You speak with love and humility encouraging the goodness you see and feel.
Consider John and his testimony. John lives on in confident completion.
Let us reflect quietly and consider ourselves and our testimony. Our testimony lives on in daily commitment and loving concern.
THANK YOU, JESUS
John 1: 6-8, 19-28
A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light.
And this is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?” He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Christ.” So they asked him, “What are you then? Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” So they said to him, “Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?”
He said: “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”
Some Pharisees were also sent. They asked him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet?” John answered them, “I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.”
This happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
The Gospel of the Lord
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