John Testified About Jesus

John the Baptist recognizes his time. Purpose and action through understanding and faith…

John 1:28-34
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”

32 Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. 33 And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.”

I was in Moi’s Bridge, Kenya when I was baptized by the Holy Spirit. I can recall every detail of the church and the concrete floor where I stood that day. I was praying and praising the work of God in that land ,and I felt this presence in me. It sparked me to realize that there was a question being asked tobthe congregation. The question was, “Who will lead these young children to Jesus?” I looked up and saw about 30 or so elementary age children looking around for someone to step up. It felt like an eternity as no one responded to lead them. Then suddenlu, like someone was physically pushing me towards them, I moved.

I began to walk towards the podium and stage and I was scared what was to come. After all, I had never led any one, much less a child, to God. As I moved toward them, I heard the voice of the Holy Spirit telling me to not be afraid. The closer I got, the more I realized that he was with me. I was saturated in the presence of God. A microphone was handed to me and I began to speak. The prayer for these kids was not mine. It was the Holy Spirit speaking through me. I felt like a pipe, and out of this pipe came His words. His blessings were filling me and overflowing to the children. That day, they received God.

From that day to now, the Holy Spirit has been a constant communicator with me. All through my medical situations, all through my pain, He was with me . I consult with Him often, and He leads me.

John knew this. Only one can baptize with the power of the ahoy Spirit, and on the day He was crucified, we were all washed clean and made new. On this day however, He had arrived. God was on earth for us.

So much has happened since that beautiful day. My life is blessed with purpose and direction. I am now on a path that brings me closer and closer to him each and every day. All you need do is ask and be ready to act when He calls. #JesusSaves

Amen
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