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Pleasing the Father

And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." Matthew 3:17

When Jesus stepped into the River Jordan to be baptized by John, He was stepping into the fullness of God's purpose for His life. Ever stop to think that when Jesus walked into those waters they were teeming with the sins of mankind? John had baptized multitudes there, their sins figuratively passing from them into the sea of God's forgetfulness just as the waters of the Jordan end up in the Dead Sea.

Now you might think: 'How awful! Jesus is wading into sin.' But Jesus was doing so to fulfill the purpose of God - redemption for you and me. Jesus was exactly where God wanted Him to be, doing precisely what God wanted Him to do. That's why heaven announced, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.'

Don't expect God to speak up for you or cause others to see you for who you really are, until you're willing to step into the place He's called you to. That may mean stepping into some muddy waters but when you do you won't have to speak up for yourself, fight for yourself or demand anything of others. God will command whatever forces are involved to yield to you, give to you, honor you, listen to you and obey you. You won't have to grope for the right answer or wonder if something is right or wrong for you. God will give you the ability and resources you need. Why? Because you're where He wants you to be, doing what He wants you to do!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, lead me where you want me to walk. Protect me in the journey. In Jesus’ Name, Amen