John 1:32-34 NIV Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on Him. And I myself did not know Him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.”

For those didn’t know, Jesus was John the Baptist’s cousin (Luke 1:36). It’s probable to believe that John and Jesus spent time with each other as they grew up.

How in tune with God did John have to be to look past the fact that his little cousin is the Savior of the world? He chose to believe this guy, who he probably played with, periodically stayed with, and saw at festivals is the Messiah, who takes away the sins of the world.

What can we learn from this? We shouldn’t ignore or dismiss anyone that God has placed in our paths to help us. We should be so in tune with God until we can look beyond the fact that he’s our relative, she’s half our age, he’s never been to college, or they’ve previously sold drugs, and believe Him when He says, this is who I sent to help, bless, or teach you.

Don’t forfeit God’s blessings or the answer to your prayers by dismissing the person or group of people that God sent just for you.