JULY 2, John 1:32-34 

John the Baptiser in today’s Bible reading tells us about the baptism of Jesus. John knew that Jesus was, “ The Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (v29). The Holy Spirit was working in John to reveal the deep things of God. It was also the Holy Spirit that descended from heaven like a dove and rested upon the Lord Jesus Christ. So not only was John bearing record, the Holy Spirit was also telling us that Jesus is the Son of God.

Complete the dotted outline of the dove and write these words, “ The Holy Spirit is like a dove.”

Why did the Holy Spirit come down in the form of a dove, and not another type of bird, perhaps one more powerful like the eagle or hawk? Although the Holy Spirit is as powerful as God the Father or Jesus, his gentle side is to be considered here. If you are a believer, the Holy Spirit will be in you. He will guide you and prompt you gently in life.

Sometimes when you are naughty or rude, do you feel the Holy Spirit prompting you to change? Or when you have been selfish or proud, do you feel Him gently nudging you to repent?

Thought: May I be sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, fill me with thy Spirit, so that I may be more sensitive to Him, and eventually have a closer walk with Thee. This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.