"Kinahanglan Nga Mag-abot Anay Si Elias Agod Ipreparar Niya Ang Tanan Nga Mga Butang"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Mateo 17:10-13)

Pagkatapos, nagpamangkot sa iya ang iya mga sumulunod, "Ngaa bala nagasiling ang mga manunudlo sang Kasuguan nga kinahanglan mag-abot anay si Elias sa wala pa mag-abot ang Cristo?"

Nagsabat si Jesus sa ila, "Husto ina, kinahanglan nga mag-abot anay si Elias agod ipreparar niya ang tanan nga mga butang.

Pero sugiran ko kamo, si Elias nag-abot na. Ugaling wala lang siya nakilala sang mga tawo kag ginhimo nila ang ila gusto sa iya. Kag amo man ang ila himuon sa akon nga Anak sang Tawo. Paantuson man nila ako."

Dayon nahangpan sang iya mga sumulunod nga si Juan nga manugbautiso amo ang iya ginatumod.

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Meditation: 

God gives signs to show what he is about to do. John the Baptist is one such sign, who pointed to Jesus and prepared the way for his coming.  John fulfilled the essential task of all the prophets: to be fingers pointing to Christ. John is the last and greatest prophet of the old kingdom, the old covenant. The Jews expected that when the Messiah would come, Elijah would appear to announce his presence. John fills the role of Elijah and prepares the way for the coming of Christ by preaching a baptism of repentance and renewal. As watchful servants, we, too must prepare for the Lord's coming again by turning away from sin and from everything that would keep us from pursuing his will. Are you eager to do God's will and are you prepared to meet the Lord Jesus when he returns in glory? 

"Lord Jesus, stir my zeal for your righteousness and for your kingdom. Free me from complacency and from compromising with the ways of sin and worldliness that I may be wholeheartedly devoted to you and to your kingdom."