Today’s
Scripture: Mark 1:9-11
“In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized
by John in the Jordan. Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the
heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; and a voice
came out of the heavens: ‘You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.”
Words
of Devotion
After Jesus’ baptism, the Father declared that He was
“well-pleased” with His Son. It’s interesting that He declared this conclusion
before Jesus’ ministry had begun. Jesus hadn’t preached a sermon or healed the
sick. He hadn’t called any disciples or cast out any demons. Why would the
Father be so “pleased” at this particular time?
First, He was pleased with Jesus’ obedience. He had been faithful to follow the
leading of the Father and had been sensitive to His timing. The Father also was
pleased with Jesus’ character—how He had received favor with His family and
with others in the community (Luke 2:52).
In the process, Jesus provided an example for each of us. If we want the Father
to be well-pleased with us, we need to focus on being obedient. We should know
God’s Word and obey it. We need to be aware of the leading of the Holy Spirit
and ready to follow Him.
We also must be faithful to complete the assignments we’ve been given,
sensitive to the Father’s timing and aware that “there is an appointed time for
everything” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
We need to demonstrate that we’re concerned about God’s Kingdom, eager to know
Him better, and quick to listen to Him and do His will. We should seek to be people
of character, who demonstrate spiritual maturity. We should strive to be good
examples to others, faithful in our relationships. And we need to demonstrate
humility and a Christ-like attitude in everything we do.
Today, learn from the example of Jesus.
Make it your goal to be well-pleasing to the Father.
Today's
Prayer: Father, my desire is to please You. May my life
bring You honor and glory. Help me to fulfill Your call on my life. In Jesus’
name Amen
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