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Matthew 3:16
"And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon Him:"

As we study "God Sightings," we make note this is an outstanding example of "SPECIAL REVELATION." The record from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter three, when Jesus came to the river Jordan to be baptized by His cousin John, the Baptizer. Jesus and John have their roles to fulfill. John is to make way for the Christ and Baptize. Jesus's role is preach and teach about the kingdom of God and be obedient to His Father in Heaven. Jesus is modeling what He wants His followers to do. And, GOD'S will that believers should be baptized with water, as well as with the Holy Ghost. Jesus is obeying GOD'S will.

In today's verse we read about the Holy Ghost appearing on the scene; "And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto Him, and He saw THE SPIRIT of GOD descending like a dove, and lighting upon Him:" It's a beautiful baptism. It's a incredible event!

Likewise our Baptism demonstrates us obeying GOD'S will and it forever links us to His plan. God wants all the members of His church to be baptized. We need GOD'S cleansing water to wash us from our sins. We are in a condition of sin from creation. We are born sinners. We need cleansing form early on. GOD will wash us again and again. It's not just once. We need be cleansed daily. Like we need a bath daily. We need confession and repentance like we need a bath. Keep coming back to GOD for forgiveness. 

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