John the Baptist, key phrases associated with him:
"Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand"
"O generation of vipers"
"I indeed baptize you with water"
"He is mightier than I"
"I am not worthy to bear his shoes"
"He must increase but I must decrease"
Leather Girdle, Camel hair clothing
Locusts and wild honey
These are statements pertaining to a very self confident man. John was someone who is not intimidated by those that disagreed with him.
You have heard the term, "I wouldn't carry water for anyone." Well John felt so strongly about his position that he would not have only carried water; he would have carried Jesus' shoes. The problem was that he did not feel worthy to do that.
So I have a question for you, is there room in the Kingdom of God for someone who is bold, outspoken, brash and controversial? A person who is not self conscience of his clothing or parentage? Apparently there is, and John is a prime example of someone who knew what his mission was and was determined to do it to the fullest of his ability.
So now down to you, where is the Lord calling you? What is the Holy Ghost leading you to do or to say?
Wednesday evening there was a young man that prayed through in the Holy Ghost, he is the son of parents who at one time attended a Pentecostal church. Because of the prompting of the Spirit of God Marshall McGee taught this young man a Bible Study. Bold, you bet your socks he was bold. This is the type of Holy Boldness that the church of today needs.
It is not about the clothes you wear, who your parents are. It is about your willingness to do what the Lord calls you to do when He calls you and where He sends you.
David DeTar
