I was preparing a cup of tea and reading when the room became very quiet. I felt a presence pass quietly through the room. I did not know what it meant, yet somehow I was prepared for the changes that would ultimately come. God's messenger had prepared the way. God's messengers are always preparing the way, but sometimes we are just too busy to listen.
Messengers come in many forms.
Today John the Baptist stands before us asking us to hear the message and check our spiritual compass to find the right direction for our lives. Luke's version of John's message begins right where we are. Prepare a way for the Lord. Examine your life. Examine your priorities, your values, and your behavior.