Baptism of Water and Fire

Matthew 3:16 "When He had been baptized. Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him..."

The word baptized is the word "baptizo" which is to be fully immersed. When Moses and the children of Israel were at the end of the road, the sea in their face and the enemy hard on pursuit at their rear, they were at their wits' end and unless the LORD make a way for them, they faced total annihilation as a nation. God splitted the Red Sea, baptized them "under" the Sea and passed them through on dry ground onto the other side, and closed the waters onto the enemy as they followed the children of Israel.

Sometimes in life we are faced with difficult trials. Jesus said in this life there are many trials and tribulation.

John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

But there is this resurrection power that was in Jesus which Jesus has put into us as believers which we could tap into that can cause us to rise immediately from the waters. We do not need to stay down in the pit for long because there is hope in God. God will help you. Enter into His Presence, hear His Word.

Proverbs 24:16 "For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again..."

"and behold, the heavens were opened to Him..."
Most of the time, it's only after you get up, you will see a whole new world opened up to you. That whole new possibility could be the heaven you are looking for.

"and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him."
The people at the Jordan River did not see the vision. Only Jesus saw it. They would have followed Jesus immediately if such powerful signs is publicly displayed. Sometimes the vision that God gave you, it's only for you. Let God's vision for you remain on you.

in verse 17, " and suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
We need to hear from God. Even Jesus need to hear words of affirmation from His Father. We need to mediate on and absorb the affirmation of love from God. Statistic has shown that many behavioral problems stemmed from love denied or love withheld. God will not withhold or deny you His love, He is Love. Jesus is true Love manifested in the human skin. Jesus has shown His Love by dying for you for the cross.

Jesus said in John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

John 1:32 "And John bore witness, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him.""
There was one other person who saw the vision that Jesus saw, it was John the Baptist. In this life that you run, God will bring certain friends that see the same things as you see. They could be your helpers or co-workers in the kingdom of God. Together you will stand and battle, and together you will serve God's bigger purpose.

Isaiah 43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you."

"Dear Father God, thank You for the divine friends we can depend on which You have brought into our lives. Truly, godly friendship is a gift from You. Thank You for walking through this trial with us. Your Holy Spirit remain on us through the thick and thin. We will pass through fire and shall not be burned, and through the waters and not be drowned. When the enemy comes in like a flood You will raise up a barrier against it. God, we love you and we trust in your power to deliver! In Jesus, Amen!"