My Beloved | Blessed | Part 5

In Mark 1:9–11, we see Jesus baptized by John — stepping fully into the Father’s will and receiving the Spirit. And in that moment, the Father’s voice declares over Him, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”

So often, we’re tempted to anchor our identity in negativity, in our failures, or in what others say about us. But as believers, our identity is secured in Jesus Christ — the suffering servant who made a way for us to be reconciled to God. Because of Him, we are called “beloved.”

This is why we can say we are blessed: not because life is easy or circumstances are perfect, but because we are deeply and irrevocably loved by God. Let’s walk in that truth.