“He was a burning and a shining light” [John 5:35]
October 23
“He was a burning and a shining light”. John was what all who hear God’s voice should be. He shone in the darkness that was around in his day. He was more anxious to convey the truth than to please his hearers.
Note these distinctive features about his ministry.
1 He ever exalted Jesus, preparing the hearts of the people to receive Him.
2 He was not discouraged when he lost his audience: rather he rejoiced in the appearance of Jesus.
3 He fearlessly proclaimed the truth before small and great – and lost his head for it when no more than 30 years of age.
If we are to be a burning and a shining light in the circle in which we move, we must be properly fuelled.