Jesus was keenly aware of what was needed to fulfill prophecy and to be publicly seen doing what is right and acceptable. John’s reaction was on point, but the response was epic.
Matthew 3:13-17
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”Then John consented.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
It is “proper” for us to do this in order to fulfill righteousness. Jesus was covering all areas as he knew what was to come. He knew the other rabbis and teachers of time and area. This was part of his plan to begin to tear down the vail so that all could know God. What a team John the Baptist and Jesus were together at the right time.
I pray we find ourselves with the right people.”, at the right time, and in the right place.
Shalom
DK
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