John the Baptist did not spend time away in the desert just to be one with nature—he was led there by the Spirit of God to prepare for his mission in life. He may have been surprised by where he ended up!

What if he had resisted God’s urging to go out into the wilderness? Who would have baptized Jesus in the Jordan river? 

In order to fulfill the unique calling for each of our lives, we need to follow the example of John—to allow God to lead us. 

Watch today’s reflection to discover the key word we sometimes forget that is essential to hearing God in our day-to-day lives!