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For the longest time, I missed a small but powerful detail in the baptism of Jesus Christ. I had read the story countless times. We were taught it in Sunday school, in church, and even in school. Yet somehow, I still didn’t notice it.
I always thought that everyone who was present when Jesus was baptized saw the Holy Spirit descend like a dove and heard the voice of God affirming Him as His beloved Son. But as I recently read through the Gospels again, I realized something profound, only Jesus and John the Baptist witnessed this moment.
This is clear when you read all four accounts (Matthew 3:16–17, Luke 3:21–22, Mark 1:10–11, John 1:32–33). John the Baptist had to see the Holy Spirit descend upon Jesus because that was the sign God gave him to identify the Messiah. This explains why, even after Jesus’ baptism, people still didn’t recognize Him as the Christ. If everyone had heard the Father’s voice and seen the Spirit descend, it would have been undeniable to all.
This revelation reminded me that sometimes, God reveals things only to you. He may show you something in the Spirit or speak something into your heart that no one else can see or understand. It doesn’t mean it’s not real, it just means it’s personal.
At times, God will confirm His word through someone else, like He did through John the Baptist. But in most cases, you simply have to believe what He said and walk in it, even when others don’t see it the way you do.
So, if God has shown you something, a promise, a vision, or a calling, don’t doubt it just because no one else recognizes it yet. Trust that He who revealed it will also bring it to pass. If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder to trust what God has spoken.