Prepare The Way

This poetic reflection captures the anticipation of John the Baptist as he prepares the way for Jesus, the Messiah. The imagery evokes desert wilderness, his rugged lifestyle of honey and locusts, and his sandaled feet as he journeys with a mission.

Through a voice crying out, he calls for repentance, urging sinners to enter the waters and prepare their hearts. The message builds in urgency—Jesus is nearing, the Messiah is coming.

The poem culminates in the revelation that Jesus has come not only to fulfill prophecy but to show humanity the way to salvation.

Poetess Betty Jean Cleland has written this short poem based on the ministry of John the Baptist, 

Cast: 1 (poem)

• one reader in biblical costume, reading carefully and deliberately.

Bible Reference: Matthew 3:1-12

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song:

• Can be done as a rap with one man or with women as dancers
• If dance, women are the dancers using their singing voices to emphasize certain verses.

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes:

• traditional, Biblical costume

Special Instructions:

• If used as a rap or dance:
• Man dressed biblical long dress shirt and vest to his feet and sandals
• Women are dressed in bright biblical costumes, As East Indian wrap dresses with head shawls.

Time: 3

Sample of script:

Watching, Waiting,
Prophecies againing
Winding its way
Through the desert
Sticky with honey
Locust in his belly
And sandals on his feet
With sandals on his feet

A voice with a message
A voice with a cry
A voice with a plea
Prepare come see...

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