Not Exactly Who We Expected

John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin.

And all the country of Judea was going out to him, and all the people of Jerusalem: and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.

John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore a leather belt around his waist, and his diet was locusts and wild honey.

And he was preaching and saying, “After me One is coming who is mightier than I, and I am not fit to stoop down and untie the thong of His sandals.

I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

Mark 1:4-9

God chooses who He chooses to be His messenger.  We can get so wrapped up in the image we want for our church or our Christianity that we miss what God is trying to tell us.

John the Baptist was outlandish in his appearance, but the words of his message were ordained by God and brought people to Christ. 

When it comes to the message of the Gospel, it is more important that it is delivered than who makes the delivery.  If someone’s appearance is not to our liking, perhaps we need to close our eyes and listen to what they have to say.  We might be surprised to find that the one who is not exactly who we expected has a message from God we need.