Mark 1:9-11 Jesus' Baptism
After John's statement, "I will baptize with water, but one coming after me will baptize with the Holy Spirit," Jesus comes to John and is baptized in water and the Holy Spirit descends upon Him. This is before the Holy Spirit indwelled the believer. In the Old Testament, the Holy Sprit fell on those who were set apart to do a special job for God. Now it is a sign of God's approval, and a picture of the Trinity, but now also time for Jesus to begin His ministry.
Ashamed to say that in the past I think I actually believed I was just about on par with Jesus, that I could almost hear God say, "Here is my daughter, Karen, in whom I take great delight and satisfaction." What in the world gave me that high value of myself? It's no fun seeing my sin and realizing how far I am from perfection, but thank you, God, for not letting me live in that deception. Please use me each day and make me what you want me to be.
3 comments:
It was interesting to read you discussing how we like to put ourselves "just about on par with Jesus." I discuss that issue quite a lot with my friends at school, Christian and non-Christian alike, but I don't recall having a real conversation about it with you. I think it's getting caught up in the Romans 8 "joint heirs with Christ" idea, feeling like we are sons and daughters of God just as Jesus is the son of God. Nevermind the whole Jesus IS God idea. It is nice to make things sound all fluffy and nice sometimes, thinking about how much God loves us and delights in us. And well, I'd expand on this more but my battery is about to die and I need to relocate. Much love, mom!
I just realized that I'm no good at discussing the Bible. I never know what to say and I don't talk about this stuff all the time like Katie does. Your post does remind me of that Stepping Heavenward book because it seems like she always punishes herself for thinking she's good enough for God. That's all I have right now. I'll try to work on it.
I love you guys.
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