The Baptism of our Lord - Empowered by the Holy Spirit

We hear announcements all the time. Announcements tell us what is going to happen or what is happening at the moment. When we hear the announcement we have a choice of whether we want to follow or do what the announcement is proclaiming. John the Baptist announced to Israel that the Messiah was here. He announced what God required, that all should repent and turn for the ways of the world and return to Him. God announces to us through His Holy Scripture who Jesus is and what He came to do. God empowered Jesus to do His ministry here on earth. We are called to follow Jesus and we too are empowered by the Holy Spirit to the work He has called us to do. And through our baptism we are sealed as Christ own forever.