Be Prepared…for our Prophet

Be Prepared...for our prophet

Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.” – Luke 7:16-17

Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare for the coming of Jesus, God made flesh, who dwelt among us. He is the promised Messiah who came as our prophet, priest, and king.

In the passage above from Luke, Jesus had just raised a widow’s son to life. The people who saw what He had done were amazed and concluded that Jesus must be a prophet since Jesus was performing miracles.

Miracles, however, were not the primary purpose of a prophet. A prophet is first and foremost a messenger of God. A prophet is someone who delivers God’s Word to the people.

Jesus is the greatest prophet.
Jesus spoke God’s Word to the people. It is not just this crowd that noticed, but Jesus, Himself, said,

“For I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken.” – John 12:49

When we read Jesus’ words, we know we are getting the truth. We know we are receiving the Word of God. All Jesus’ promises are true.

  • When He says He will never leave us nor forsake us, He won’t.
  • When He says that He has overcome the world, He has.
  • When He says He has come to give us an abundant life, He will give us life and an abundant one at that.
  • When He says He is going to prepare a place for us, He has.

All of Jesus’ promises are true and He both has the will and the authority to fulfill His promises. So, we can trust Him and find rest in Him, for His burden is light (another promise).

Dear Jesus,

You are our prophet. Everything You say is true. Help me to listen to Your Word and be changed by it. Help me to put aside my own beliefs and sinful desires to pursue You. Most of all, help me to put my faith in You and trust Your wonderful promises.

Amen