Not Magic

Wednesday March 8th, Mark 1: 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. So the question is, why did Jesus have to be baptized by John? The question stems in part from our own view of baptism. If it is seen as fire insurance to take away sins, then the question indeed is valid. If however it is seen as an ushering into a relationship with God and with one another, then Jesus’ baptism becomes the symbol of his ministry. Through the love and teachings of Christ, we are all called to view ourselves and one another as brothers and sisters in this world. Christ came to bring salvation to all, being baptized by John ushers him into our world. It’s not magic, its relationship.