Mark 1:1-11 ~ the good news about Jesus the Messiah

All Prodigals want their Father God to want them and run to them

Mark 1:1-11 

1 The beginning
of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,
the Son of God

2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” — 3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ”

4 And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”




To be prepared to hear from God the Father. To hear Him.

The Children of Israel had never heard a plane, a rock concert or a rocket - and yet - they begged Almighty God not to speak. The Loudest Noise they'd ever heard and they thought they'd die.

Father God wanted to prepare His Beloved Children He would be Speaking.

And He planned very carefully for millenniums. He spoke, "Let there be Light." God of God. Light of Light. Jesus Lord God.

And again, 700 years before He spoke again. Isaiah was blessed to visit and speak with God.

John came closer - preparing the way.

Jesus Christ gave obedience. The Words we long to hear from Father God.

"You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”




We read the Bible, go to Bible Studies, attend Church. Pray, speaking with Father God. We prepare. We believe. We are blessed. We will be blessed. God calls to us, preparing us.


Abba,

We ask You to prepare us today and each day to walk Your Plan and Path. We walk Your Path, were You protect us. Cherish us. Challenge us. Keep us where You would bless us. Please protect us and guide us and lead us as our Father. Where we would have You and Your Plan, father God.

Let us be bringers of Your Goodness. Let us dwell in the Framework You've Given. This we pray and hope for those we love. The people You have given us. Help us to be always pleasing to You.

Bless our communities, Churches, work places. Our culture and Nation. Blessing the earth asking for Your Blessings and Love. In Jesus. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †