THE KING IS COMING … PREPARE THE WAY

Isaiah 40:3 “A voice cries: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’”

Today’s Reading: Isaiah 40

It’s normal to get overwhelmed by all that is wrong with the world. Additionally, It has become standard for us to be anxious about all the trials we are enduring in our lives, the stresses of work and grades, the burdens of finance, the weight of parenting, the intricacies of marriage or the juggling of friends and family.  It is all too common to succumb to fears. It’s typical to get distracted by it all! To forget our purpose. It’s far too easy as Christians to forget we are called to watch, wait, and anticipate the coming King.

After all, the enemy is still roaming the earth, relentlessly attacking the body of believers. With each win he digs the chasm between us and God deeper, BUT JESUS is walking the road to Jerusalem, the King is Coming!

He has left His throne!

He is on the move!

So, get ready! Prepare the way! The wait is almost over. His glory will soon be revealed. We will all see it. Spread the word, boldly lift your voice, shout it from the mountain tops (vs.9). “The King is coming!”  

Typically, when we have a guest coming, we are eager to get ourselves ready, presentable. If we are at all good hosts, we do everything we can to prepare our houses. We clean every room, the yard, the porch, everything. And I don’t’ know about you, but if my guest is someone I have not seen in a long time or someone, I’m super excited about, I can’t help but spread the word.  I tell anyone and everyone who might want to come see my guest! If we do that for our earthly guests, should we not be even more eager for our heavenly King?

Are you getting ready? Are you praying, fasting, and in the word? Seeking Him?

Are you preparing the way? Are you serving? Or discipling? Stewarding well?

Are you spreading the word? Are you inviting non-believers? Are you witnessing in action and in truth?

The crowd is gathering, anticipating his arrival, eagerly waiting to see what He will do. They are expectant. You don’t want to miss it! No one else compares to Him (vs. 18-19, 25 ). I’ll be there! Will you join us?