John the Baptist

When John the Baptist put his life to risk we must learn where his sight was set on.

He looked forward to a promise,
a promise of freedom
to worship God without fear,
to be holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.

He set his eyes on a call to be a prophet
who would go before the Lord to prepare his way,
to give his people knowledge of salvation
by the forgiveness of their sins.

Courage born of a consolation,
In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

He was in the darkness of prison, and under the shadow of death. 

Did he keep peace facing the sword?

Perhaps, in his own vision, his call, his doubts, and courage, he pointed out 'behold the lamb of God."