“This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ””
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Do you consider yourself a trailblazer for Christ Jesus? When I hear that term, I think of tracking through the mountains. In Matthew 3:3 John the Baptist was being a trailblazer. He was preparing the way for Jesus. We have talked a lot about words, verses, and mantras for the year. Have you selected a word, verse, or mantra for 2023? Whether you have selected one or not, I want us to meditate on 1 John 2:6 NIV; “Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.”

Jesus was the ultimate trailblazer. His life models who we should be today. When selecting a word, verse, or mantra, it should help us to grow in our faith and to live as Jesus did. As we celebrate Jesus’s life this week, think about the milestones of His life. Think about how we celebrate birthdays and milestones today. When in the different stages; infant, toddler, child, teenager, or young adult, we track and celebrate lots of milestones. Ever notice how we often stop at a certain age? I don’t know about you, but I am in my forties and I can’t wait to see what milestones Jesus will be celebrating with me next.

The mantra I leave with you today is, “Be the Change”. Now let’s go trailblaze for Christ Jesus.