DAILY BREAD OF LIFE

(KJV.)  ST. MATTHEW 3:11

(11)  I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance:  but he that cometh after me is mightier than I,  whose shoes I am not worthy to bear:  he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.

BAPTISM!

Grace be unto you!  Baptism, we may know is a symbolic act of cleansing, purifying of the soul from sin and constituted as a member of the Church of Christ, baptism, is done by sprinkling or immersion with water;  per dictionary definition:  though baptism is not a necessary requirement to enter into eternity, to be a complete believer in Jesus, if we have not already been baptized, let us consider it! 

John the Baptist came to preach the gospel of repentance, baptized and introduced Jesus as the Messiah. cf. Matthew 3;  he prophesied to his followers, saying, "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance;  therefore the baptism with water, is also a symbolic act of repentance through the blood of Jesus:  when the man accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, iniquities are purged away through the blood of Jesus, salvation and eternity is guaranteed, but the deal is still open to be sealed off with the water baptism;  let us consider it! 

In correlation to the text, John said, "but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear:  John had not yet baptized Jesus Christ, but he discerned how powerful Jesus is;  therefore, with meekness, honored him with his words, gave Jesus all the glory due to him before his ministry started on earth;  today, what are our testimonies of Jesus Christ?  Let us consider it!   

Beloved, per John's, prophesy, Jesus was to baptize his followers, with Holy Ghost, and with fire:  Jesus confirmed John's prophecy, cf. Acts 1:5;  but did it happened?  It sure did!  the Holy Ghost descended upon his disciples like cloven tongues as of fire, they were filled with the Holy Ghost on the day of Pentecost, Acts 2:1-4;  the prophecy of John regarding the baptism of Holy Ghost and with fire was fulfilled, today, if we have received a word of promise from the Holy Spirit, let us be encouraged to trust in Jesus, consider it done!  Jesus is faithful to his words!  Let's continue to love one another as Jesus loves us!  Have a Merry Christmas!  Peace and Love be unto you!  Amen and Amen!

WORD OF ASSERTION:

(KJV.)  Ephesians 4:5  One Lord, one faith, one baptism.