The Baptism of our Lord - Canon Mark Chamberlain

Jesus came to John to be baptized not because he needed to be forgiven but rather to identify fully with humanity. In our own baptism we are joined to Jesus and so the words of God to Jesus "You are my beloved with you I am well pleased" apply to us as well. This is the source of our identity and self esteem. So reach out to others in the confidence of God's love as Jesus did.