It is a bit shocking

that God would use the most common of all elements

to be the sign of birth into the Kingdom.

And throughout scripture

water will be linked to the Holy Spirit.

Water is the sign of creation,

rebirth of the world,

the river of life from the Temple,

rivers of living water out of our bellies,

washing,

cleansing,

and blessing.

And yes,

Paul says water is a symbol of death and resurrection,

but that reference is an outlier.

Water is more often about life

and birth.

Jesus is the living water.

Water is the most powerful solvent on earth.

All things can dissolve in water.

Water can become steam and drive engines.

Water can freeze and become ice.

Water can move mountains

through erosion.

Up here in New England we have seen whole rock formations

collapse because ice got in,

expanded and split the rock.

Water can evaporate and become clouds.

Water can come down as snow.

Water is the most powerful force on earth

Everything can be changed by water,

but nothing changes water.

Just like the Holy Spirit.

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