Wiffle...

He stepped up, swung, and absolutely crushed the whiffle ball. Leigh-Ann, being the dutiful runner she was, took off around the bases, made it home, and proudly looked at him and said, “That was a pretty good hit for an old man!”

He paused, turned to her dad, and said, “David… you didn’t tell her who I am?”

It was only then that Leigh-Ann learned she had just critiqued Ted Williams. Yes, the Hall of Famer, Boston Red Sox legend, and arguably the greatest hitter who ever lived.

Teenage Leigh-Ann learned that sometimes you can miss the greatness of someone standing right in front of you. And sometimes you end up complimenting a baseball legend like he’s your grandpa at a church picnic.

This Sunday, we meet a crowd in Luke 3:15-20 that makes the same mistake. They see the powerful ministry of John the Baptist and begin to wonder if he might be the Christ. John does not let that idea live for one second. He tells them that Someone far greater is coming. Someone who is so superior to him that he is not even worthy to untie His sandals.

John wants the crowd to understand what Leigh-Ann realized in the backyard. When you finally see Jesus as the promised Messiah, God in the flesh, everything changes.

Jesus is not simply better. He is in a category of His own. The baptism He offers transforms people. His authority judges with perfect justice. His presence reveals a greatness that no prophet, preacher, or spiritual leader can match.

I cannot wait for us to open this passage together and see the superiority of Jesus with fresh eyes. Our services are at 8:00, 9:15 (Full KidCity available), or 10:45 am (Full KidCity available). Otherwise, you can watch the Livestream on YouTube (Like and Subscribe) or on our New Life website at 9:15 am. Also, we would LOVE for you to follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and  Instagram. 

Enjoy this great weather and see you Sunday,

Troy

P.S. Men’s breakfast tomorrow from 9:00-10:00 am. Pastor Anthony will be serving up some great food, and Pastor Jeff will be leading our discussion about the discipline of the tongue.

P.P.S. If you are interested in volunteering with our New Life en Español service launching on May 31, we would love for you to attend the training this Sunday at 1:00 pm.