PREPARE TO RECEIVE CHRIST(Kikuyu Version) Matthew 3:1-12

The Voice Speaks by Pr. Joseph Kinyanjui

Matthew 3:1-12

When receiving great people who have influence e.g The President, lots of preparations are required. When an event is about to happen for someone significant preparations are never ignored. This is the case for Christ Jesus our savior. We have to be prepared for His reception in our lives and also His second coming.

What can we do to receive Christ Jesus?

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Vs. 2

- Go for the kingdom of heaven-v.2

- Prepare the way of the Lord-v.3

TURN AWAY from your wickedness and turn to the Lord. Things that you have done wrong you have the opportunity now to turn to God-Matt.11:28

𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲

- Vs. 7-10

- Be warned of the wrath- v.7

- Bear fruits worthy of repentance- v.8

- No one to stand on your behalf-v.9

- Punishment is real-v.10

Make a decision to run away from even the potential sin and purpose for God. KEEP AWAY from sinful nature and push for righteousness.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 - Vs. 11

- Christ baptizes through Holy Spirit and fire-v.11

- He knows the righteous and will distinguish-v.12

If John the Baptist was able to change the world in day what about our Lord Jesus Christ? TRUST Him with your life and you will never regret it.

Call for action

You may have been through a lot and you know it’s sinful, purpose to repent and write down some of those things. Tear down that list and in the same way determine in your life that you are not turning back. LET CHRIST REIGN IN YOUR HEART.