Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. —Isaiah 40:3
In ancient times, conquering kings gained access to newly acquired territories through highways built for their troops. Isaiah had this in mind when he declared, “Make straight in the desert a highway for our God” (Isa. 40:3). And John the Baptist called people to repentance to “prepare the way” into their hearts for the arrival of King Jesus.
What preparation needs to be done to allow Jesus unhindered access to your own heart? Are there rough places of bitterness that need the bulldozer of forgiveness? Are there valleys of complaining that need to be filled with contentment? We can’t afford to neglect this spiritual engineering. Let’s prepare the way for the King!
God will make a way
Where there seems to be no way;
He works in ways we cannot see,
He will make a way for me. —Moen
Repentance clears the way for our relationship with the King.
