Does your life point to Jesus?

October 5, 2025

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John the Baptist emerged from the wilderness with a powerful message of repentance, intentionally resembling Old Testament prophets while pointing toward the imminent arrival of the Messiah. Unlike his predecessors, John knew the waiting was over – Christ had come. His life exemplifies how Christians should live in our spiritual wilderness, maintaining focus on Jesus rather than developing ‘wilderness eyes’ that fixate on circumstances. John consistently directed attention away from himself and toward Jesus, challenging religious elites to demonstrate genuine repentance through changed lives. His example prompts us to examine whether our lives point to ourselves or to Christ, and to trust completely in God’s abundant grace.

Does your life point to Jesus?