Matthew 3:16 “When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
“That’s my boy! Look at that kid run! What a ball player!” “That’s my girl! She’s an amazing gymnast! She stuck that landing!” When we watch our kids and they perform well, we want to make sure everybody knows that we are the parents of that star. Our kids have given us something to brag about, and we are thrilled.
Jesus was the Son of God and yet, throughout most of Jesus’ life, God the Father didn’t say much publicly. But here at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, God allowed Himself a moment of pride and love. The Holy Spirit descended like a dove and alighted on Jesus and God spoke from heaven. What an incredible demonstration of love and approval!
Several years ago, Max Lucado wrote a book entitled “The Applause of Heaven,” in which he spoke about God watching and encouraging us as would a wise and loving parent. God continually watches us in love, longing for us to get quiet so that He can speak to us. And in the silence, if you listen closely, you will hear your heavenly Father whisper, “I love you.” But you must spend time being quiet with and before God to hear His voice.
PRAYER: Father God, thank you for loving us even though we are unlovable and unlovely! Thank you for sending Jesus to die for our sins, so that we might truly become your children. We bless you and praise your name, now and forever. Amen.
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