Lord of all –
You show no partiality. The message that spread after the baptism is for all.
Jesus anointed with the Holy Spirit and power. Jesus doing good and healing all oppressed by the devil. Jesus hanging on a tree. Jesus being raised on the third day. Jesus eating and drinking with witnesses.
As witnesses of this message, may we preach and testify to peace by Christ. May we preach and testify to the forgiveness of sins through Christ. May we preach and testify to all that Christ does.
In the name of the One who judges the living and the dead, we pray.
Amen.
(The Baptism of the Lord is celebrated on Sunday, January 8.)