Do we ever wonder what people said about us on the day that we were born. With few exceptions, there is great joy and wonder at the appearance of a new baby full of life with 5 tiny fingers and 5 tiny toes and all the little wrinkles and miniature markings. Some parents have names picked out in advance for their baby and others wait, knowing that the personality of that little one will somehow point to the right name. Parents have hopes and dreams for this new little life.
John the Baptist was a person used by God to get people ready for the coming of Jesus to earth. John’s message was one of repentance and preparation for the way of the Lord. As we share our story of sobriety, we are encouraged to look to the reason God gave us life in the beginning and is giving us recovery today. Perhaps our role is like John’s in telling others how to find recovery through the forgiveness of sin and the reforming of our ways.
And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace. (Luke 1:76-79 NLT)
This Christmas season and in the coming year, as encouraged by the founders of A.A., we will grow in our life with God in recovery as we share the experience of how God changed our lives. We have found forgiveness, have been touched by God’s compassion, seen the light of truth, and been guided into the path of peace. As we continue our journey, we can share our story of God’s transforming power, and by doing so, help others to open their hearts to God’s redeeming grace.
Prayer: Loving God. Thank You for awakening me to the Word of Truth. Today, I give You permission to fulfill Your purpose for my life. Live in me that I may have life through You. Help me to share the message of Your forgiveness and healing with those I meet on my journey. Amen
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