When it comes to the life and the gospel of Jesus Christ, there is perhaps no better witness than the first - John the Baptist. In this second Sunday of Advent, we recognize our call as followers of Christ to be witnesses to the Light. As we studying the life of a witness through John the Baptist, we will explore these three points:

1. The Appointment: John the Baptist was a man sent by God with a great plan.

2. The Assignment: John's entire life mission was to prepare the way for Jesus, the Light of the world.

3. The Approach: John served with humility, directing all the glory and praise away from him and towards the long-awaited Messiah, Jesus. "He must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30).

In this season of advent, let us receive the invitation to be true witnesses, martyrs of our faith, embracing the cost and the burden of sharing the Gospel truth. Let us be willing to make ready for the Lord a people prepared”, like it says in Luke 1. Celebrating Christmas becomes possible because of Jesus Christ’s arrival through His miraculous birth. And every year, no, every day, we are witnesses to this great truth. John the Baptist was the first witness to Jesus, but we should carry on the work and the life of a witness, being empowered by the same spirit and being sent by the same God as John. Church, let us find joy in sharing the greatest news there is to share. We are the church; we are the representation of Christ to a world that doesn’t know Him.