SCRIPTURE: Luke 3:16 John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
OBSERVATION: In Luke’s narrative of the Life of Jesus, we see an emphasis on the Holy Spirit. It began in Luke 1:35 in the angel’s explanation to Mary of how the virgin birth would be take place.
In Luke 2:27,27 we see the Spirit revealing to Simeon that he would see the Messiah, and that he was “moved by the Spirit” into the temple at the exact time Mary and Joseph were bringing Jesus into the temple.
Here in Luke 3 we read of the Spirit descending on Him as he was baptized in water.
In Like 4 we see Jesus led by the Spirit to the wilderness where He was tempted and then coming out in the power of the Spirit!
In the verse above, we see this One would bring each of us into a new relationship with that same Holy Spirit! In writing the book of Acts, Luke relates the fulfillment of this prophecy. (Acts 2:38)
APPLICATION: To think that same Holy Spirit that led and empowered Jesus can indwell and empower me encourages me to step out in obedience and faith.
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, lead me and work through me as you did through Jesus. Help me fulfill my purpose as you empowered Jesus to fulfill His purposes. Amen.
Pastor Leon
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