1 John 2:22-28 / John 1:19-28
There are a few descriptions that are associated with John the Baptist.
The most common is that he is the one who is baptizing, with him standing in the water and pouring water over people.
Another would be him as a prophet, dressed in a camel's hair garment and a leather belt around his waist.
But it would be difficult to describe him as a voice that cries in the wilderness to make a straight path for the Lord.
That was how he described himself when he was asked who he was.
It is difficult to have an image for voice. Even symbols may not adequately express it.
The gospel says that John appeared as a witness.
A witness does not speak for himself. Rather he speaks for the one whom he bears witness to.
We too are called to be witnesses for Jesus.
By the witnessing of our voices, others will hear the voice of Jesus the Saviour.
May our voices make a straight way for others to Jesus.