Mark 1:8 “I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
What fascinates me in this first chapter of Mark is who understands Jesus’s power and authority and who does not. John the Baptist recognizes and preaches who Jesus is. God, in verses 9-11, clearly claims His Son. The impure spirits and those suffering from disease clearly understand His power and authority.
Mark 1:9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Interestingly, the disciples, who follow Him without hesitation, will question repeatedly “Who is this man.” The Pharisees and Sadducees will question both who He is and who He thinks He is. So many people who should understand unequivocally who Jesus is spend a lot of time questioning who He is.
Mark 1:10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
Lord, You are Jesus, Son of God, Creator of Heaven and earth, Savior of the world and Savior of my soul. Help me never to lose sight of who You are and who You are to me. Help me never to doubt Your love, mercy, compassion, sovereignty. Help me to speak Your truth and shine Your light. Always. Amen.
Mark 1:11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
Have a blessed day.