Saint of the Day
St. John the Baptist
John the Baptist was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, born six months before Jesus; he spent his life in the wilderness preaching repentance and baptizing in the Jordan, and was ultimately martyred by Herod Antipas.
Scripture Reading
Luke 1:76-77
"And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins."
Reflection
John was given a singular calling: clear the road so others could meet the Messiah. His entire life pointed away from himself and toward Jesus. That posture — preparing the way for another, making space for God to arrive — is also ours. How might you today clear the ground so that someone near you can find their way to him?
Prayer for Today
Father, in the name of Jesus, grant all the unsaved souls in the harvest field the spirits of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You.
Amen.