A Willing Vessel for God

SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 3:1-12

The Baptism of Jesus is very much taught; hence, I shall attempt the lesser passage ~ John the Baptist. He was a cousin of Jesus by birth. He accepted his earthly calling and had no hesitation in being God's messenger for Jesus:preparing the way. His parents Zachariah and Elizabeth brought John up well. How important to have godly parents! (Yesterday's lesson)

 

LESSON POINT: (Observation) A Willing Vessel

 

It is not easy to be a Willing Vessel for God in today's environment. There are certain characteristics found in John the Baptist from this passage to be a successful willing vessel. CAN YOU ADD ON?

 

We need the BOLDNESS of John the Baptist who was brave to rebuke the Pharisees and Sadducees.

 

We need to be FIRMLY ESTABLISHED in our faith and purpose with God to do His will.

 

We need to KNOW God well to be a guide in the darkness.

 

We need to be HUMBLE to give God all the glory and be SEPARATED from the world's ways.

 

We need to BEAR GOOD FRUIT to bring joy & pleasure to our Heavenly Father.

 

TRUTH: (Application) ~ God is looking for those who would avail themselves to His eternal plan.

 

 

BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 3:3

 

When you memorize Matthew 3:3, you would have memorized Isaiah 40:3! Killing two birds with one stone!

 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank YOU for choosing me to be your precious child. I avail myself willingly to be your useful vessel for thy glory. In Jesus' name. Amen.