Matthew 3 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Matthew 3.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/mat/3/1/s_932001

Meditate on verses 15-17.

 

But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit

 it at this time; for in this way it is fitting

 for us to fulfill all righteousness."

Then he permitted Him.  After being

baptized, Jesus came up immediately

 from the water; and behold, the

heavens were opened, and he saw

the Spirit of God descending as

 a dove and lighting on Him, and behold,

 a voice out of the heavens said,

"This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased."

 

When John tried to prevent Jesus from being baptized, Jesus said He needed to be baptized to “fulfill all righteousness” (v. 15).  The Greek word for fulfill is pleroo, and it means “to cause God’s will to be obeyed as it should be.”¹ God took pleasure in Jesus as He obeyed Him fully. 

 

Joseph, the wisemen, and Jesus—three examples of obedience to emulate as we continue reading Matthew, looking for Christ’s commands.  When you find those commands, ask the LORD to give you His heart to obey His will as it should be—wholeheartedly, faithfully, and quickly.

 

Pray Matthew 3:15-17 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 

“LORD, help __________ and me do what is fitting

 to fulfill all righteousness.  Spirit of God, You have descended

 on us and have lighted in us.  Father, we want to be

children in whom You are well-pleased.

For the sake of Your name, Jesus~”

 

 

 

1.     www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G4137&t=NASB

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell