Public Preparation

 10 "Then what should we do?" the crowd asked.  11 John answered, "If you have extra clothes, you should share with those who have none. And if you have extra food, you should do the same."  12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?"  13 "Don't collect any more than you are required to," John told them.  14 Then some soldiers asked him, "And what should we do?"    John replied, "Don't force people to give you money. Don't bring false charges against people. Be happy with your pay."  15 The people were waiting. They were expecting something. They were all wondering in their hearts if John might be the Christ. Lord we are always preparing for the arrival of someone. We prepare on the outside it our hearts need preparation too. Help us to prepare for your rival. We love your Lord and seek youdilligently each and every day. Help us to find you.