January 8 Devotion

January 8, 2014

Read Matthew 3:13-17

In the passage we see the love that God the Father has for His Son. "Well pleased." What a powerful revelation for Jesus to encounter the Holy Spirit and hear those words from His Father, "This is my Son, whom I love."  These words to Jesus confirmed the message that he heard from his family since his birth: You are God's child.  God has a special plan for you.

As Jesus stepped forward, John was at a loss of what to do. He felt that he should be the one being baptized by Jesus. But at the word of Jesus, he did as Jesus wished.

This moment in Jesus' life would be a memory and promise from God that would carry him through many difficult days.  This act of submission to the Father pleased the Father and the Holy Spirit came rushing out from Heaven.

As God felt it necessary to confirm and bless His son, would you do the same for those in your life today? People whom you love and are proud, tell them today. Let them hear it from your lips.  As Jesus needed this word from His Father, so do people in our lives.  Tell them: "God loves and so do I"