Jason Bedell Online

Hey Peeps! I'm gone on a missions trip to Vietnam, but I've posted my personal study thoughts from each day and I'll be re-reading the passages along with you while I'm across the globe. Enjoy.

When I read today's passage in Matthew 3, I realize I have a bit of a "Man Crush" on John the Baptist. I'm sort of kidding, but not, or something... uh, nevermind. This is awkward. Let's move on. Check out verses 11 and 14.

11 "...But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." 14 "But John tried to deter him, saying, 'I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?'"

John had such a humble attitude towards Jesus. He considered himself unworthy because of the love and power of Jesus. John knew his place and where his life was in comparison to the mission of God's love of grace. In a world where men and women look for status, money, power, and fame- it's refreshing to see a guy like John who acknowledges the magnitude of Jesus and in the same breath expresses his unworthiness. John, I want to be like you. In heaven, I will probably stalk you. Just letting you know now. I wonder if God hands out restraining orders in heaven? Hhhhmmmm. Ponder that people. Until then...

Jason *over and out*