Called to Prophetic Ministry

November 26

(Luke 1:76-79 NIV) “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, {77} to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, {78} because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven {79} to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

(Luke 7:28 NIV) “I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”

Zechariah’s son would become John the Baptist. He would prepare the way for people to see and accept the Lord Jesus. He would help them see their sin, and their need for a Savior who offers forgiveness, mercy and salvation. He would speak of the Light of the World, who shines His light into the darkness of human hearts. He would give those trapped in lifestyles of death, a glimpse of the life found in Christ. He would guide those living in chaos to a path of peace which passes all understanding -- a peace found only in Jesus. He would become a prophet of truth and hope. Christians, our calling is similar, but greater. Jesus said that the least in His kingdom would be greater than John. Prepare the way for people to receive Christ. Call them to repentance. Show them God’s mercy. Be a light in the darkness. Lead them to the peace found in Jesus. This is our prophetic ministry. -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day