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Saturday, January 24, 2009
The Father's Delight in His Children
Jesus was baptized and he came up out of the water. The sky
opened, and he saw God's Spirit coming down on him like a
dove. And a voice spoke from heaven. The voice said, "This
(Jesus) is my Son and I love him. I am very pleased with
him."
-- Matthew 3:16-17 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
While Matthew's focus in Jesus' baptism is the fulfillment of God's
will and character -- "to fulfill all righteousness" -- God lets us
know how delighted he is with his Son who is wanting to faithfully
honor and obediently serve the will of his Father. God tells Jesus
three things that all of us need to hear from our loved ones. They are
also words we need to tell to those we love. God affirms his
relationship with Jesus: "This is my Son!" God affirms his love for
Jesus: "Whom I love." God affirms his joy in Jesus: "I am very pleased
with him." If Jesus needed this affirmation at the beginning of his
ministry and right before he faced temptation, don't those around us
need it as well?
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Worthy, holy, and faithful God, I want to live with passion obeying
your Word, reflecting your character, and persuading those who are
reluctant to follow. Inspire such passion in me through your Spirit and
energize my life as I seek to live your will. I want you to be pleased
and praised by what I live. In Jesus' holy name I pray. Amen.
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