"The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” (from Luke 3:15-17-21-22 and Psalm 2:2-7 ) I have great expectations for 2022. But, I am not naïve. I have just lived through an unimaginable year. That's why the Sunday we renew our baptism vows is so important to me. I am reminded, along with the whole church, I have promised to "resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves." John the Baptizer, makes it clear some "wrath to come" is possible, especially for the hungry. We ask, like the people gathered at the river, "What then should we do?" John declares, "Repent and be baptized." Repent means to turn away from involvement with the old age's values of evil, injustice and oppression and turn towards God's coming age in Jesus Christ. In this setting, Jesus comes to John for baptism ind...