How would you react if you saw Jesus walking toward you? What would you say? What would you do? Would you be able to tell others about what you saw, what you heard?
John the Baptist had many choices on the day that this meeting occurred. He could have turned and walked away. He could have decided to take a swim. He could have pretended that he did not know what was happening, that he did not recognize Jesus, that he did not know the significance of Jesus. His reaction is a model for us all. He was humble. His actions showed that he was obedient to God, that he loved God.
John the Baptist is witness to a great moment. This does not scare him, this does not make him boastful. He understands his importance and the importance of Jesus. John the Baptist was able to find the right perspective, was able to look beyond his activities, his thoughts, his desires and see the Son of God. He had the courage to witness this event and to share what he saw. Being Christian gives each of us the opportunity to witness holiness and kindness in others. It is important that we are able to take the time to discover the right perspective. Our vision needs to be clear. Our hearts need to be filled with goodness, holiness, kindness. These three together can lead to love, can lead to God when our hearts are open and pure. These three together can give us courage and hope to share the Good News with others, to witness God's love and mercy in the lives of all those around us.
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