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The Trinity

"Then a voice came from heaven,
“You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Mark 1:11
Today's Bible Reading: Mark 1:9-11.
On a visit to Ireland, some years ago, I was overwhelmed by the abundance of decorative shamrocks. The little green, three-leafed plant could be found in every shop on seemingly everything—clothing, hats, jewellery and more!
More than just a prolific plant across Ireland, the shamrock was embraced for generations as a simple way to explain the Trinity, the historic Christian belief that God is One essence who eternally exists in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. While all human explanations of the Trinity are inadequate, the shamrock is a helpful symbol because it’s one plant made of the same substance with three distinct leaves.
The word Trinity is not found in Scripture, but it summarises the theological truth we see explicit in passages where all three persons of the Trinity are present at the same time. When Jesus, God the Son, is baptised, God the Spirit is seen coming down from heaven “like a dove”, and God the Father’s voice is heard saying, “You are my beloved Son” (Mark 1:10-11).
Irish Christians used the shamrock because they wanted to help people know God. As we more fully understand the beauty of the Trinity, we are better able to know God and to worship Him “in Spirit and truth” (John 4:24).
Prayer: I worship You, Father, Son and Spirit, as one God acting together to extend love and salvation to all people. In Christ's name, I thank You. Amen.


