Crying Out in the Wilderness

 John 1:23 (ESV) 
He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”

You know, sometimes I really do feel like a voice crying out in the wilderness. Do I—or will I—make any difference with what I say or do? Will anyone even listen? And if they do, will it matter?

Then I remember—it’s not up to me to make a difference. All I can do is what the Lord wants me to do and say what He wants me to say. It’s the Holy Spirit who takes anything I offer and uses it for God’s glory.

I know I don’t have the power to change anyone’s life—that’s Christ job, not mine. My part is just to be available, to be His vessel, and to be faithful in speaking and doing what He puts on my heart. If I stay true to the Lord then I have taken up my cross and I followed him.