In whom I am well pleased

When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." – Matthew 3v16-17

As if to further demonstrate the importance of baptism God uses the occasion of Jesus baptism to show us the Trinity and to show His seal of approval on the ministry.

As Jesus came up out of the water the Holy Spirit descended in the form of a dove and landed on Him. God’s voice from heaven sounded out ‘This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.’

What a beautiful momentous event; the whole Trinity sharing in this vital event to kick off Jesus earthly ministry. Though I don’t know that I can build a theology around I think it is obvious that God is concerned about baptism and that He does please Him.

I have just a brief thought of application for us. We know that as Christ’s followers our goal and desire should be that we are Christ-like. Jesus’ love and ministry was, of course, perfectly pleasing to God. As I look at my own life, as one who professes Christ, I wonder if God can say of me ‘This is my son, in whom I am well pleased?’ Does my life please Him?