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. John wore clothing made of camels hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 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. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
Mark 1:5-8 NIV
This must've been quite a thing.
The whole countryside
All of Jerusalem
Think massive music festival, or sports event.
Think revival meeting.
And John was the star.
Must've gone on for days.
And he was the focal point.
But John was not swept up in all this...he did not even change his clothes. No upgrade to a new suit or ripped jeans.
He didn't change his diet
And he didn't change his message.
Great. Repent from your sin. That's absolutely the right thing to do.
But get ready.
The Messiah is coming.
He's just around the corner.
Don't look at me, look for Him. He's close.
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