Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?”
Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.”
Then he allowed him. Matthew 3:13-15

Jesus is a humble servant of God who opens his heart and mind to know and follow the will of God. He is God-with-us to bring peace and justice to all people of every nation. He doesn’t self-aggrandize, boast, or seek power. He doesn’t control, bully or coerce anyone. He shows us how to be in the world by loving, forgiving, and paying attention to the needs of all people, especially the poor and vulnerable. With deep compassion, he reaches out to heal the deepest wounds we carry so that we, too, may align our minds, hearts, and wills with God’s.

Today I will listen to the quiet voice of the Lord. I will ask the Holy Spirit to open my mind and heart to receive and embody God’s healing, peace, and love. May my life reflect God’s will to love, be merciful, and live in peace with all people.