Jesus talking ’bout meeting John the Baptist~

After breakfast, Jesus said to her mom,  "When school ends next week, I’m gonna go and pay my cousin John a visit."
 
"Great.  He’ll be thrilled to see you.  You haven’t seen each other since our last family reunion, a few years ago."
 
"Yes.  And I undersand that my father has been giving him visions ’bout his future ministry. He graduated early from school  He had been told by his father, Zachariah, from very young, that he would be a prophet. Zachariah even prophesied at Johns’s birth,
‘And you, little one, shall be called a prophet of the Most High; for you shall go on before the face of the Lord to make ready His ways,

    To bring and give the knowledge of salvation to His people in the forgiveness and remission of their sins.

    Because of and through the heart of tender mercy and loving-kindness of our God, a Light from on high will dawn upon us and visit.

    To shine upon and give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct and guide our feet in a straight line into the way of peace.’

"So, John separated himself from this world and chose to live in the wilderness: where my father cares for his needs."

 "Wow, Jesus. I didn’t realized that he was living such a harsh life."
 
"Yes.  My father has been setting him apart: for many years, now.  And John has just learned what his mission will be: when the fullness of time arrives; and that will be heralding the announcement of my coming.  And he’ll be paving my way by preaching the message of repentence, allowing open souls to receive the baptism that will prepare one to meet the salvation of the Lord."
 
"What a surprise, Jesus!  John will announce your kingdom of God."
 
"Yes. As my father says, ‘there is none born that is greater than John.’  John will continue to offer himself to my father, for many years, being totally focus on the things of my father.  He will eat up the words of my father; drink in His spirit ; and sleep with sweet dreams showing him the way to my father."
 
"Ah, the goodness of God.  And who would have ever have thought such grace would abundantly flow in my most humble family?"
 
Jesus smiled at the innocence of his mom.
 
"Oh, Jesus.  Since John’s place is quite a journey from here, I think that it would be good for you to have some company for the trip."
 
"Yes, mom. That’s a great idea.  I’m sure that Mary would love to travel and keep me company."
 
"What a fountain of wonder you continue to be, my son.  You always know what’s in my heart, huh?"
 
"Not quite, always. But, when I see that twinkle in your eyes, that farway look, accompany by that sweet smile: I know that it has to do with love, with Mary."
 
"Well, Jesus, a mom knows what mkes her child happy.  And my maternal instincts seeks to have your life filled with one that lights up your heart. I know, I know what you have told me about your mission and all, but can a mom ever stop being a mom and all that that entails?"
 
"She better not!  I love her too much just the way that she is."
 
"Ah, can I say that: I love you, more!"
 
"You can, mom.  And as your son that has been created with a human nature: maybe you can love me more than I can dream." Jesus smiled.  "But as your son that is the creator of love: I claim the right to loving you, more!"
 
As Mary hugged her divine son, she stored up another divine memory in her heart…..