Category Archives: Daily Devotional

The One Who Baptizes With the Spirit

Scripture: John 1:33 (ESV) – “I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’” In this verse, John the Baptist recalls the divine instruction he received aboutContinue reading “The One Who Baptizes With the Spirit”

The Spirit’s Testimony

Scripture: John 1:32 (ESV) – “And John bore witness: ‘I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.’” In John 1:32, John the Baptist gives a powerful eyewitness account of Jesus’ baptism, a moment when God visibly confirmed Jesus as the Messiah. John recalls seeing the Holy Spirit descendContinue reading “The Spirit’s Testimony”

Revealing the Saviour

Scripture: John 1:31 (ESV) – “I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” In John 1:31, John the Baptist reflects on his mission: to prepare the way for Jesus and help others recognize Him as the Messiah. He admits, “I myselfContinue reading “Revealing the Saviour”

Christ Before All Things

Scripture: John 1:30 (ESV) – “This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’” John the Baptist makes a bold and powerful statement about Jesus in this verse: “After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.” EvenContinue reading “Christ Before All Things”

Behold the Lamb of God

Scripture: John 1:29 (ESV) – “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” When we come to John 1:29, we find a verse that contains some of the most precious and profound words ever uttered about our Lord JesusContinue reading “Behold the Lamb of God”

A Sacred Place of Preparation

Scripture: John 1:28 (ESV) – “These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.” John 1:28 sets the scene for the ministry of John the Baptist: “These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.” At first glance, this verse may seem like a simple geographical note,Continue reading “A Sacred Place of Preparation”

The Unworthiness of the Servant

Scripture: John 1:27 (ESV) – “Even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” In John 1:27, John the Baptist continues to emphasize his humble position in relation to Jesus: “Even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.”Continue reading “The Unworthiness of the Servant”

The Humble Messenger

Scripture: John 1:26 (ESV) – “John answered them, ‘I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know.’” In John 1:26, John the Baptist responds to the religious authorities with a humble but bold statement: “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know.” With these words, JohnContinue reading “The Humble Messenger”

Questioning Authority

Scripture: John 1:25 (ESV) – “They asked him, ‘Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?’” In John 1:25, the delegation sent by the Pharisees presses John the Baptist with a critical question: “Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, norContinue reading “Questioning Authority”