“Prepare The Way For The LORD”

A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

Isaiah 40:3-5

Dwight D. Eisenhower was known for his courageous leadership during World War II. His battle tested skill equipped the troops to reclaim Europe. Soon after returning to the U.S. as a hero, he was elected president. While in Europe, Eisenhower had experienced the danger and difficulty of navigating the twisted roads. So, for the sake of national security, he commissioned a network of roads that became the nation’s interstate highway system. Mountains were tunneled through and valleys were traversed my mammoth bridges.

In ancient times, conquering kings gained access to newly acquired territories through highways built for their troops. John the Baptist was the leader who, in a sense, blazed new roads for Jesus to use. John prepared the way.

What preparation needs to be done to allow Jesus unhindered access to your own heart? Are there rough places of bitterness that need the bulldozer of forgiveness? Are there valleys of complaining that need to be filled with contentment? We can’t afford to neglect this spiritual engineering. Let’s prepare the way for the King!

Repentance clears the way for our relationship with the King.

Our Daily Bread – May 23, 2009