John’s birth declared that God keeps His promises and still raises up voices to prepare the way for Jesus. His life pointed entirely to Someone greater, reminding us that humility and focus are the marks of true faithfulness. Like John, our purpose is not to be admired but to make Jesus known.
Follow-Up Questions:
- What are you proclaiming through your words, actions, or attitude right now?
- How can you point others toward Jesus instead of yourself this week?
- What would it look like to live with John’s clarity of purpose?