I see that the baptism of Jesus is followed immediately by his temptation in the desert by satan. Isn't it interesting that his first recorded temptation is right after he made a public profession of faith? Is it anything like your own life? Did anything difficult ever happen to tempt you right after you had set in your heart to follow after God?
Matthew 3:16* "The moment Jesus came up out of the baptismal waters, the skies opened up and he saw God's Spirit--it looked like a dove-- descending and landing on him. And along with the Spirit, a voice: 'This is my Son, chosen and marked by my love, delight of my life." Not only does God feel this way for Jesus, but you also are His adopted child who He loves in this way and has chosen for great service, if you have made a decision like this to follow after God whole-heartedly.
*I like to memorize the 3:16s cause the references are easy to remember since we've all had John 3:16 drilled into our heads since we first set foot in a church
Matthew 3:16* "The moment Jesus came up out of the baptismal waters, the skies opened up and he saw God's Spirit--it looked like a dove-- descending and landing on him. And along with the Spirit, a voice: 'This is my Son, chosen and marked by my love, delight of my life." Not only does God feel this way for Jesus, but you also are His adopted child who He loves in this way and has chosen for great service, if you have made a decision like this to follow after God whole-heartedly.
*I like to memorize the 3:16s cause the references are easy to remember since we've all had John 3:16 drilled into our heads since we first set foot in a church
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