S – John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire

Luke 3:16 CSB

O – Commentary:

I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandals: The untying of sandals was done only by slaves (to make this connection clear, the NLT adds be his slave and). John thus greatly honored the Messiah. • baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire (or in the Holy Spirit and in fire): The OT prophets predicted that in the last days, God would pour out his Spirit on his people (Joel 2:28; Ezek 36:28–29; Isa 32:15). This prophecy was at least partially fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2). Fire is an image of judgment (see 3:9); it also has the power to cleanse and refine God’s people

 New Living Translation Study Bible 

A – Jesus and John both lived lives filled with the Holy Spirit.  Jesus’ departure to heaven after his death allowed for the Holy Spirit to be available for all of us.  We need to invite him to be part of each day.  John’s baptism is symbolic of our relationship with Christ.  The indwelling of the Holy Spirit when we accept Christ is evident in tangible expressions and actions.

R – Heavenly Father, you are worthy of honor and praise.  Thank you for the Holy Spirit to lead us in our relationship with you.  We invite him to be a part of our words, thoughts and actions.  Continue to draw us into a deeper intimacy with you.