John The Baptist

In the desert of our sin, John stands tall

A voice crying out, a prophet's call

Repent, he says, turn to a higher power

Seek forgiveness in this deserted hour

People flock to him, from far and near

Their hearts and souls desperately seeking to clear

A baptism of repentance, the message clear

To turn away from sin and draw near

John embodies our need for grace

In the barren wasteland, he takes his place

But he proclaims hope, a coming Savior

One who will baptize in the Holy Spirit's favor

Like Isaiah of old, he refuses to despair

He points to the One who will soon be there

In the desert of sin, amidst the dry ground

John prepares the way, for the Savior to be found

So let us heed his call, in this Advent season

To turn our hearts to God, and His precious reason

For in the desert of our need, in our heart of clay

The coming Savior will lead us to a brighter day. ("John The Baptist") by Courtney Weaver Jr.