Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him. After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:13-17
The verse today about the baptism of Christ is the transition from the Old Testament (John The Baptist) to the New Testament (Jesus). Reflect today on our baptism as it connects us to Christ as we too are beloved by God. Our Christian mission is affirmed in our own baptism, the Holy Spirit descends upon us, and we are offered every gift of the Spirit.