Matthew 3:1-2
“In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" NKJV
John the Baptist was born with a destiny to prepare the way of the Lord by bringing people to repentance for the kingdom of heaven was near. He was preparing their hearts for Jesus Christ by telling people to repent of their sins and be baptized.
According to the Nelson’s Bible Dictionary, The word repentance means to turn away from sin, disobedience, rebellion and turning back to God; a changing of the mind. In looking at these definitions John was telling the people to stop walking in their sin and disobedience but to change their heart and their mind back towards God. He spoke truth to them in love. I love how John was more concerned about saving their souls then offending them
John preached the gospel in the wilderness; ate locusts and honey and wore clothing made of camel hair. He lived a simple life yet he was powerfully anointed by God to bring the gospel of Christ to many. What is also powerful is that Jesus Himself gave testimony of John. In Matthew 11:11,
"Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” Matthew 11:11-12 - NKJV read more of this article.
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