Luke 3:16 “John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
John addresses the whole crowd, wanting to make sure everyone heard this important message. Indeed, John understood that this was ‘The’ message. If they missed this, they missed the whole point of his ministry.
Notice what he said Jesus would baptize with. Though as Jesus’ disciples we also use water baptism, that baptism is only a picture of the Spirit baptism that occurs at the time of the new birth. So then what is the fire about? Well, it is easy for us in this day to forget that there is more to the program of Christ than just this church age. There is coming that future day when Jesus will indeed baptize by fire. This coming judgment is just around the corner.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love for us! You have given us Your truth, thank You! Amy we live daily to love You and serve You with all our hearts. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.