Following Jesus’ example

I can’t help but notice in this passage that Jesus sets us an example for how we should live as Christians.

In getting baptized, though he had no sin to repent of, Jesus showed that he was submitting himself to the Father’s will. The Spirit then came upon him and filled him, and the Father said,

This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased. (Matthew 3:17)

From there, Jesus lived his life each day led by the Spirit.

If Jesus needed to do that, how much more do we?

Paul actually talks about this in Romans 8. He says that when we became Christians, we died to a heart that was rebellious towards God. (Romans 8:4-11).

Now the Holy Spirit dwells in us, and when the Father looks at us, he says to us, “My beloved child.”

Hearing that, we cry out in response, “Abba! Father!” (Romans 8:14-17)

Not only that, the Holy Spirit is there to lead us moment to moment, day to day. (Romans 8:4-5)

So let us thank God every day that he calls us his beloved children.

And let us continually ask the Spirit, “What is my next step?”