To Be a Way-Maker

Scripture – Mark 1:1-3: ¹The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. ²It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”—³“a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

Reflection: “Gospel” means good news. And so this marks the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ. I often find myself wondering why people have such resistant attitude toward Christ. I can’t imagine living without Him. He has affected every area of my life – all for the better. The more I trust Him the more peace I have.

So questions I struggle with are: How can I prepare a way for Him? How can I make a straight path for Him and to Him? As a Christian community, how can we invite people, encourage people, walk with people along that path so they can connect with Him themselves?

I’ll keep myself open to those questions as we begin this journey through Mark. I’ll keep open to who Jesus is as shown by Mark.

Lord, you are my life. I have nothing of any lasting value apart from you. By your grace I have your good news – even in my imperfect life. Teach me to be a way-maker for you. Lift me above mere concerns about getting people to come to church. Show me how to help people come to you.