Luke 1:80 (ESV)
And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
John grew strong in His human spirit, for he was a prophet of Israel, the elect people of God. He was filled with the Holy Spirit, but the Spirit was upon him, but had not come to dwell in him. This was reserved for Jesus and the body of Christ. This is why the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John who was the greatest prophet of Israel. We are part of the living temple of Christ, who is God in creation.
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