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What does it mean to be a disciple? Many people questioned what that means in their own lives, repent and turn their lives toward God. He was a disciple. Mary said, "Yes," and lived as a witness to the power of God as she awaited the birth of Jesus and the beginning of the kingdom on earth. For some of us, the call is to act, to speaking of the saving actions of Jesus and inviting those who have turned away to come back. For most of us, the call is to be a witness by the very way we live our faith every day. The question for all of us is, "Are we prepared to ‘prepare the way of the Lord?'" During this time of waiting for Christ to come again, let us examine our hearts and remember why we believe and how believing has changed our lives. Let us examine the way we live and ask ourselves if others would be drawn to Christ by our actions, or turned off because we do not represent the love, compassion, and forgiveness of God. May our ears to open to the voice of God and our hearts be willing to follow his call.Prayer: Father, it is not always easy to be your disciple. We have friends and at times family that try to lead us away from you or make us ashamed of the love we have for you. Lead us in this season of grace to be true witnesses to the Gospel in our words and our actions. Amen.