"But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet." vv.8-9
Read chapter 11.
People didn't travel to the middle of the desert to see some great show or mega conference. This wasn't some fun road trip with friends and mixed in a little bit of God. No, these people walked miles into the wilderness to see a man who was an outcast to the other priests, but gave them the Word of God. And John being "more" than a prophet (one who mediates between God and man) because he was like an Elijah of preparing the way for Christ's first coming as Elijah will come first before Christ's second coming. Are you willing to travel to a far place that's not a big tourist attraction to hear God's word? Do you need your comforts of certain worship music, fancy lights and presentation of the message, etc?
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