Verse
The moment he came out of the water, he saw the sky split open and God's Spirit, looking like a dove, come down on him.
— Mark 1:10 msg
Thought
Winning the Super Bowl, winning the World Cup, winning Wimbledon, winning the British Open, winning the Daytona 500, and winning the World Series are considered lifetime achievements for those involved in the respective sports. Yet none of these even approaches the significance of this moment. Jesus, with droplets of water from the Jordan River running down his face, is honored in a powerful way by God. More than just the words of affirmation that Jesus receives, heaven is torn open — a sign of a world changing event. The Holy Spirit of God comes in a visible way to show heaven's approval. Jesus is recognized as awesome: not awesome in the sense of some great athletic achievement, but as one who is worthy of awe and reverence. God the Father and God the Spirit show the majesty of God the Son. The new age of God's grace is signaled by the heavens opening and the power and peace of this grace is seen in the coming of the Spirit.
Prayer
O God, revealing yourself as Father and Son and Spirit, thank you for your majesty — your glory, holiness, and might. Thank you as well for your proximity — your willingness to be incarnated in Jesus and being present again in us through your Holy Spirit. Forgive us — even more, please forgive me — for not reverencing you as you deserve. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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The moment he came out of the water, he saw the sky split open and God's Spirit, looking like a dove, come down on him.
— Mark 1:10 msg
Thought
Winning the Super Bowl, winning the World Cup, winning Wimbledon, winning the British Open, winning the Daytona 500, and winning the World Series are considered lifetime achievements for those involved in the respective sports. Yet none of these even approaches the significance of this moment. Jesus, with droplets of water from the Jordan River running down his face, is honored in a powerful way by God. More than just the words of affirmation that Jesus receives, heaven is torn open — a sign of a world changing event. The Holy Spirit of God comes in a visible way to show heaven's approval. Jesus is recognized as awesome: not awesome in the sense of some great athletic achievement, but as one who is worthy of awe and reverence. God the Father and God the Spirit show the majesty of God the Son. The new age of God's grace is signaled by the heavens opening and the power and peace of this grace is seen in the coming of the Spirit.
Prayer
O God, revealing yourself as Father and Son and Spirit, thank you for your majesty — your glory, holiness, and might. Thank you as well for your proximity — your willingness to be incarnated in Jesus and being present again in us through your Holy Spirit. Forgive us — even more, please forgive me — for not reverencing you as you deserve. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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