Beloved, just reading this morning’s verse alone, we can see that John the Baptist wasn’t your normal man or systematic God-fearing person. The clothes he chose to wear were not very fashionable, as a matter of fact, his clothes appear to be old or odd, his food of choice was also unique and unusual.
John didn’t care what others thought about him or his external appearance. He didn’t care about the opinion of others because he was focused on working for God. Beloved, as long as we’re in this world residing in our earthly tents, we’re always going to be affected and enticed by worldly pressures. But when we’re devoted to serving God, we think less of this materialistic world, our intensive absorption is to amplify God and His kingdom. Now, we don’t have to dress like John or eat locusts as he did, but let John be a good example to us in living a life of unpretentiousness and uncomplicatedness.
Beloved, as we head into this weekend remember it’s OK to live a life that’s uncharacteristic and inflexible. Continue your loyal quest to gratify God rather than men and women.
Weekend Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father thank You for showing us that life doesn’t need to be complicated. Life is about more than material things. What we wear or what we eat isn’t a prerequisite to serving You. In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen and Aaamen.
Have a great Friday and a “Fantastic” Weekend Everyone!!!
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