John was sent to baptize with water; but his testimony was that Jesus Christ baptizes with the Holy Spirit. Why is it so important for the saints to be baptized by Jesus Himself not in water, but in the Holy Spirit?

John was sent to baptize with water; but his testimony was that Jesus Christ baptizes with the Holy Spirit. Why is it so important for the saints to be baptized by Jesus Himself not in water, but in the Holy Spirit?
