Lk 3,1-6..."A voice of one crying out in the desert: " Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his path. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all the flesh see the salvation of God."
2006-12-10 17:28:26 · 9 answers · asked by gracie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
..."A voice of one crying out in the desert: " Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his path. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all the flesh see the salvation of God." -Isaiah 40:3-5; 52:10
During those times a messenger would go to the places where a king was planning to visit to prepare the roads for him. In this way, John wanted people to listen and make their lives ready so the Lord would come to them. To prepare for Jesus' coming to us, we must focus on Him, read His Word, and respond obediantly to His directions.
It just makes me want to rely on my faith in Christ more, and to live it every day! = )
2006-12-10 17:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by chaseki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are numerous ways to reflect:
a) The OT basis of the quotation.
b) The OT context of the message.
c) The NT context of the message - who/what/when.
d) The geological context in light of Revelation.
e) The personal / psychological meaning of healing of the low points and the leveling of ego trips, crooked paths etc.
f) The theological context of J.Baptist standing as a prophet (There had not been one for centuries.) and calling the People to repentence so they could see/recognize Jesus as the Christ.
2006-12-11 01:33:48 · answer #2 · answered by Joe Cool 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For people to prepare their heart for the coming of Jesus.i/e Get their personality, emotional and moral selves"spirit" the way that it should be. All flesh...everybody.
2006-12-11 01:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have reflected on this gospel many times. I think this comes from John the Baptist who was the forerunner of Christ.
2006-12-11 01:36:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was the anouncement of the first coming of Jesus as Savior.
2006-12-11 01:32:49 · answer #5 · answered by djm749 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a prophecy about the invention of the bulldozer
2006-12-11 01:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by My Giant Co.ck 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you trying to say that everyone is saved or that people will see Jesus?
2006-12-11 01:31:21 · answer #7 · answered by Robert E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is that small voice in each of us that says, " I need to change."
2006-12-11 01:35:15 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus is the mighty equalizer.
2006-12-11 01:33:41 · answer #9 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋