“And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form like a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying ‘You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.'” — Luke 3:22
We read about the baptism of Jesus, where the Holy Spirit visibly descended upon Him like a dove, and God the Father openly declared His love and approval of His Son. Can you imagine being there when this occurred? This moment confirmed Jesus as the promised Messiah and shows the unity of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Jesus’ baptism sets an example for us today, showing the importance of obedience to God and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Just as the Father affirmed Jesus, those who follow Christ can also have confidence in God’s love and calling. Through Christ we too can be pleasing to God when we walk in faith and obedience.