This Sunday, Eric wrapped up our series Like Him // For Others by reminding us that the goal is transformation—but not the kind we can produce on our own. Drawing from Matthew 3, we saw how Jesus entered the waters of baptism—not for His sin, but to identify with ours and fulfill God’s covenant promise. In doing so, He showed us that transformation begins not with striving, but with surrender. When heaven opened and the Spirit descended, Jesus was affirmed in love before He ever performed a miracle. The same Spirit and the same love are available to us. Because Jesus became like us, we can live in His kingdom, empowered by His Spirit, and love others from the assurance that we are already loved.