A key thought for me in this whole story is found in the phrase, “He remained upon Him.” This punchy prophetic declaration describes how Jesus did life: He walked through life in such a way that the dove of the Spirit would not be startled and leave. In Him we see a lifestyle that was crafted around the passion to host the presence of the Spirit of God. Being a person on whom the Holy Spirit can remain has a cost. (Cost in this context has nothing to do with works. It is passion for Him and a reverence for His presence where every move we make has Him in mind.)
