Jesus’ call to repentance is a message of healing for the soul. What John the Baptist could not do, Jesus does. He gives (“baptizes in”) the Holy Spirit. Jesus can transform people from inside out as John could never do. This is the wonderful blessing for all those who repent and trust in Christ: Jesus gives the healing for their souls to live fruitful lives for the glory and honor of God we could never do on our own. He is indeed the great Physician of our souls (Luke 5:31), the sun of righteousness that arises with healing in its wings (Mal. 4:1).