It is an outward expression of a decision to walk in faith and with a commitment to chase the heart of Jesus. A symbol of dying to self and being raised up to new life.
My cousin Angie and I always choke up at baptisms. We can't help it. Every soul is precious. Some have had so many hurts, disappointments, and regrets... yet by his redeeming love and grace... they have found their way home. Some souls are so young and tender as they declare their confession of faith... wise beyond their years. Others have discovered a difference between religion and relationship and renew their baptism with a new understanding. The scriptures tell us that heaven rejoices.
My Sister-in-Loves... Lola & Sheryl... were both baptized today. What glorious news. Oh, these are the days I really miss my Mother-in-Love, Shela. It would have been one of the best days of her life. It is all she really ever desired in life... for "her children to walk in truth."
"I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father." -2 John 4
These are the days I wish we all lived closer... it would have brought such joy to be with them on their special day.
"And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him." -Romans 12:1
Whomever we make the Lord of our lives will also be our Master. We must choose wisely. The days ahead are not promised to be easy, but we are promised victory. He already paid the price. He paid our fees.
Then, when our worn out bodies are laid to rest and we are transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled:
“Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” -1 Corinthians 15:54-55
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