God's Work, Our Blessing

This week at First Baptist we have the privilege to witness and share in the incredible work of the Lord in the lives of twelve individuals through the act of baptism.  This seemingly simple act of descending into the water has a profound impact on the heart of every true child of God.  For as we willingly lower ourselves fully into the baptismal waters we are acknowledging the amazing, powerful, and beautiful saving work of God in our lives.  We were once dead in our sins, but through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ we are alive in Him. Christ commanded us to make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  And it is through the obedience to Christ’s command that we receive a blessing which is beyond ourselves and only from our Creator.

These twelve individuals have acknowledged before the spiritual leaders of this church the saving work of Christ in their lives and this Sunday they will do the same before the entire church family.  Praise God for His work upon their lives.  Pray for them as they willingly take this important step of obedience.  May others who witness their obedience be stirred in their hearts to follow their example.  Join us, celebrate with us, and witness God’s work through and blessing upon His people when they obey.

Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV)
¹⁹ Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”