Voice Within

In Matthew's story of the Baptism, it is only Jesus who sees the Spirit and hears God's announcement. It is within him, and there is no one to confirm or share the experience. His faith must be in what he sees and has heard, and so must be stronger. He must trust himself, and his relationship with God. No one can say, "I heard it too and I saw the sign." He is alone with his faith, which if he can let it be is not alone at all.