Lesson 35
Meet Jesus - Receive

Matthew 3: 4: And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. 5: Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, 6: And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

When we prepare ourselves to prepare others to meet Jesus, they will come. We need to be ready to receive them. John was focused in his preparation even down to the way he dressed and what he ate and where they could find him. Maybe a little readiness to receive could increase helping others meet Jesus.

ACT!
Are you ready to receive? Can people find you? Do they know you are ready? Put out a signal today. Maybe drop a hint to someone that there is forgiveness at your door in Jesus.

PRAY!
Holy Father, help me think about my personal holiness in You. Help me prepare myself internally so others will see You externally. Overshadow my inadequacy with Your love so that others can come to Jesus through me.

copyright 2001, Philip A.Larson

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