SCRIPTURE: Matthew (NIV) 3:16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
OBSERVATION: The One who had willingly emptied Himself of His God-ness to live on earth as the Son of Man, was now empowered by the same Holy Spirit who was present at creation (Genesis 1:2). This was the same Holy Spirit the angel spoke of when explaining to Joseph, that Mary’s pregnancy was the work of the Spirit of God. (Matthew 1:18 & 20). The Holy Spirit was a major part of Jesus life and ministry.
APPLICATION: I am called to be like Jesus. I also want my Heavenly Father to be pleased with me.
But I am often not sure how Jesus would live in 2026. The specifics are not always obvious. I need the Holy Spirit to help me in living like Jesus in my clothes, in my family, in my city. I need the Holy Spirit active in my life. I need to be like Jesus in hearing and following the Holy Spirit.
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, among the many changes I face today, the one thing that has never changed is my need for You, Your presence in my life, and Your daily direction. Make me like Jesus! Amen.
Pastor Leon
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