So John went throughout the territory of the Jordan River, preaching, "Turn away from your sins and be baptized, and God will forgive your sins." As it is written in the book of the prophet Isaiah:

"Someone is shouting in the desert: ‘Get the road ready for the LORD; make a straight path for him to travel! Every valley must be filled up, every hill and mountain leveled off. The winding roads must be made straight, and the rough paths made smooth. All mankind will see God’s salvation!’"

Luke 3:3-6

John the Baptist knew his role was to be a messenger for Christ. When people flocked to hear John preach, and to be baptized as a sign of their repentance, many wondered if he was the promised Messiah. He told people he was just the messenger.

We all have opportunities to be just the messenger. Through our words and actions, we testify of Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD. We are His messengers, but He is the message.

We witness best for Christ when we say the least about ourselves.

Our Daily Bread – January 23, 2003