In Luke 3:1-9, 15-17, and 21-22, John the Baptist proclaims a message of repentance, calling the people to prepare for the arrival of the Messiah. His baptism in the Jordan symbolized a turning away from sin and a commitment to a new life. When Jesus Himself came to be baptized, the heavens opened, and God declared, “You are my Son, whom I love; with you, I am well pleased.”
This moment underscores both the humility of Christ and the divine affirmation of His mission. It also reminds us to examine our own lives. Are we producing the fruit of repentance, as John urges, and preparing a smooth path for the Lord to enter our hearts?