Mt3

John's message seems harsh and direct! He even engaged in "name calling" to those who were coming to listen to him. He said specifically to the religious leaders of his day, "You brood of vipers!" Yet, his words were both loving and true.

John was a truth speaker. He challenged the hearts of everyone who would listen to his message. It was his privilege to "prepare the way" for Jesus. It was his honor to baptize the one and only Son of God. 

Something struck me today about this text. John, not only saw the hypocrisy of the religious leaders, he saw the need of his own heart! He said to Jesus, "I need to be baptized by you."  

God sees our hearts. Our motives for seeking God expose the truth about who we are. Seek Jesus today from a pure heart.