Heavenly Father, thank You for the Gospel of Matthew and the amazing way it gives us an understanding into the life and times of Jesus during His first advent. Thank You for the ministry and message of John the Baptist, who was so faithful to his calling as forerunner and herald to the King of kings and Lord of lords. John's simple yet profound message to: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand," was sadly rejected by the majority of Israel. But praise Your name that the day is coming when Christ will return to earth to set up His kingdom of heaven on earth and Israel will repent and finally recognise Jesus as their Messiah and King. Praise Your holy name, AMEN.
Source: Verse of the day for Matthew 3:2