“Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”” – Matthew 3:13-17 (ESV)
While the Son of God certainly didn’t require baptism for the forgiveness of sins He didn’t hold, He chose to humble Himself in the eyes of the Father, and by doing so identified Himself with the sins of humanity. In that moment of divine humility and affirmation, He set the example for us all and began His mission and ministry of salvation.
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
Jesus led by a beautiful example.
Phil,
Yesterday in church our pastor said something that really stuck on my heart, “Jesus never said do as I say, Jesus said follow my example”.
And what a beautiful example He displayed for us to follow.
Blessings to Phil.
Nice post.
Sometimes people don’t understand the humility that Christ displayed on earth. It is a good example for us all. God bless!
“He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a Cross!”