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Friday, December 13

Matthew 3:13-17

LET THERE BE AND LET IT BE

But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so for now. For in this way we shall do all that God requires." So John agreed. Matthew 3:15, GNB

       What do Genesis 1:3 and Matthew 3:15 have in common? Genesis 1:3 was the first time God's voice was recorded in the Bible "Let there be …." (v. 3) and Matthew 3:15 was the first time the voice of Jesus was recorded in the New Testament when He said, "Let it be …." After they both spoke, there was no argument on what they said, it was simply done–'and light appeared,' after God spoke; and in Jesus' case, 'John agreed.'

         Though Jesus was the Messiah, He still lived in complete obedience to God's Word through the Prophets and the law by humbling Himself to be baptised by John. When Jesus did this, God showed Him great honour by allowing the Holy Spirit to come on Him like a dove and giving a testimony from heaven about His being His dear Son.
        If we also will humble ourselves in obedience to the authorities He has placed over us in whatever tasks we shall attract God's seal and we will carry and reflect His nature as Jesus did.