What does Mark 1:12 mean?

Mark 1:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Mark 1:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.

10And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

11And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

12And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.

13And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

14Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

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