Scripture:
“As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”” Matthew 3:16-17 NIV
Observation:
When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River by John, these verse declare that eaten was opened, the Spirit came on Jesus in the form of a dove, and a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love, with him I am well pleased.” This was just prior to Jesus beginning His public ministry. His Father made a very special experience where He could demonstrate to Jesus and everyone around Him that God was affirming Him. The Father told Jesus that He loved Him and was well pleased with Him before sending Him out to start his ministry.
Application:
When a spiritual father sends his son to daughter out to do ministry, it is imperative that we speak our words of affirmation into their lives publicly. Just like God created a very special event that would be unforgettable, I need to do a better job at honoring those who are being sent out and affirming them in front of others. I need to create a very special experience that helps people see that I love them, believe in them, and am sending them.
Prayer:
Father, show me how to create special experiences for those who are being sent out. I want to affirm them well. Give me wisdom and insight about how to create unforgettable experiences that validate those being sent and instill confidence in them that I love them and affirm them in ministry.
Yours,
Jeff
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