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Luke 1:76-80
“And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins… to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared publicly to Israel.

This Scripture concerns the ministry of John the Baptist, who was to be the forerunner of the Messiah.  It is interesting to note that John lived in the wilderness for years in preparation for his public ministry.  One of the things that was spoken of him in this text is that he would “guide our feet into the path of peace.”

Being a guide assumes that you have walked the path already.  John must have learned many lessons as he spent time in the wilderness, alone with God.  These needed to be in place within his life before he ever spoke to the crowds.  God seems to do the best work on our hearts in the private, intimate times that we have with Him.

It is important that we take the time to get into that private “prayer closet” with the Lord.  You need to be looking forward to these times as great learning experiences.  We need to spend time with Him away from all the distractions and commitments that are constantly crying out for our attention.  As you look back, you will find that the lessons learned and the inner growth accomplished have made your time in the presence of God far richer and rewarding than it would have been otherwise.

As you go before the Lord this day, thank Him for the experiences that are still ahead of you on your walk with Him.  Let the Lord know your willingness to be a guide to those who are coming behind you on the spiritual journey.