John the Baptist in prison confused and doubting yet asks Jesus

No one more important than John the Baptist has ever been born. But the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is more important than he is.

Isaiah 35:1-10, page 840 The Lord will set his people free Like the first crocus in the spring, the desert will bloom with flowers 1) Our need for beauty

Say the word, I will be filled My hands reach out to heaven Where striving is stilled Say the word, I will be changed Where I am dry and thirsty Send cool, refreshing rain

Everyone will see the glory of the Lord. They will see the beauty of our God.

2) Our need for courage

3) Our need for healing

4) Our need to be holy

The reward Safety from lions

Sorrow and sighing will be gone The reward Safety from lions A homeland Everlasting joy Sorrow and sighing will be gone

You do not know on what day your Lord will come. What do we need to do? Bring our doubts to Jesus like John did Walk in the way of holiness knowing only Jesus can make us holy shunning wickedness and foolishness being part of the pilgrim people Be ready for his return So keep watch. You do not know on what day your Lord will come.