John the Herald
So, what is a ‘herald?’ According to the dictionary, a herald is a ‘bringer of news’—literally, somebody who brings or announces important news. A ‘herald’ can also be a ‘sign of what will happen.’ A good example for us at this time might be … the robin. (I saw my first robin this past week.) The robin is the herald of spring! The robin is one of those signs that let us know that spring is coming… Our OT prophets are ‘heralds.’ And, they were ‘heralds’ with a purpose—excited to...