You are part of the narrative!

Mark 1:1-8

In this gentle beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ we meet one of the most amazing characters in this narrative.  John the Baptist burst on the scene with his acetic garments and bits of locust in his teeth, preparing us for what is to come.  He plays such an important role in the narrative.  Granted, he is imprisoned and beheaded soon after and his character disappears from the storyline before Jesus’ ministry takes off.

So often this is the case in scripture.  An important character is introduced to compel the narrative forward, spreading the gospel message, and then disappears as quickly as they were introduced.  Take for instance Simon of Cyrene being pulled from the crowd to carry the cross of Christ. His small part in the narrative moves us closer to the sacrifice of Christ and the salvation within. 

You and I are called to continue the act of carrying the narrative forward.  Our names may not appear in any fancy book, but our Christ like actions become new chapters in this Gospel message of salvation.  Where will the story take you this day?   

Blessings on your journey,

Pastor Steve