Our Scripture reading today is Luke 1:15-17.
 
Verse 16, "And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God."
 
Zacharias and Elisabeth were not only promised a son, but they were promised a son that would be the forerunner of the Messiah.  John the Baptist was going to prepare many people for the coming of Jesus Christ.  He was a voice that pointed people to the Saviour.
 
We have a very similar responsibility today.  It is our privilege to point people to the Messiah, Jesus Christ.  As we look for and long for His return, we are to proclaim the Gospel message at every opportunity we get.  This is our way of preparing the lost for His second coming. 1 Thessalonians 5:2, "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night."  The Saviour could come at any moment!