Matthew 3:16-17 ” 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. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.’ “

One of the difficult things to fully wrap our heads around is the three in one of the Trinity. But in this passage, we clearly see each separate person working in tandem. When Jesus entered the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist, the event marked the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry. And as He made His way out of the water, the Holy Spirit came down in the form of a dove, alighting and anointing Jesus for this ministry. Then, the voice of the Father could be heard from heaven revealing the person, office, and pleasure of Christ…confirming His identification as the Royal Son.

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A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1