The question echoes through time: "Who are you?" When religious leaders confronted John the Baptist, his answer wasn't about credentials or achievements. "I am not the Christ," he declared with striking humility. "I am a voice."
Pastor Harry takes us to the banks of the Jordan River in John 1:19-28, where this pivotal exchange reveals profound truths about identity and purpose. Through John's testimony, we discover what it means to find ourselves not in titles or accomplishments, but in our calling to prepare the way for Jesus.
The world measures worth by credentials and recognition, but God's kingdom operates differently. Throughout history, heaven's authority has rested not on framed certificates but on divine calling and faithful obedience. D.L. Moody was never ordained. A.W. Tozer had no formal education beyond sixth grade. Charles Spurgeon held no degree. Yet each became a powerful voice because they understood what truly matters.
When John called himself merely "a voice," he wasn't diminishing his role but embracing it fully. He wasn't building a platform; he was preparing a path. While many religious leaders today craft services that resemble concerts more than sacred assemblies, John's example challenges us to reconsider our approach. Are we willing to disappear behind the message so Christ can be seen more clearly?
The question transforms from "Who are you?" to "Whose are you?" and finally to "Will you go when He calls?" Like Moses before the burning bush who questioned his adequacy, we often focus on our limitations rather than God's power working through us. But God doesn't need your qualifications—He simply requires your "yes."
Ready to discover what it means to be a voice in your own wilderness? Listen now and embrace the freedom of finding your identity in Christ alone.
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