Beloved Before the Wilderness
Scripture: Matthew 3:16–17Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him. Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”Today’s ReflectionBefore Jesus enters the wilderness, He first hears the Father’s voice at the water: “You are my beloved Son.” His identity is declared before He performs a single miracle or preaches a single sermon. The blessing comes before the testing, and relationship comes before résumé. Lent begins…
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