Baptism

Hello,

I know it's been a while but haven't made it to church since was ill, but back now.

Today was a Baptism service which was different, unusual and amazing. It had a wonderful energy to it. Before the service began they played the song 'Christ is Enough' which was inspiring and felt close to my heart that lets you know that God is with us.

Before the Baptism happen the people involved spoken about there experience which was inspiring. Both these stories were of abuse and addiction which they behind and found a new life in God.

Matthew 6:34

"So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add  to the troubles each day brings."

I feel that this quote is saying focus on today and have faith in God that tomorrow will be ok.

Luke 23:40-43

"Don't you fear God? You the same sentence he did. ours, however, is only right, because we are getting what we deserve for what we did; but he has done no wrong.' And he said to Jesus, 'Remember me, Jesus, when you come as King!' Jesus said to him, 'I promise you that today you will be in Paradise with me."

These verses give the message 'Lord take away my fear, I may be fearful of life itself''. These verses also show that we want a truly intimate relationship with God.

2 Kings Naaman

A great man (Naaman) of power, wealth and influence but he had an illness (leprosy) which meant he was living with a death sentence so he traveled to a prophet of the Lord and hope to be cured. The guy took a letter from the King and his riches (wealth) with him to offer.

This can be applied to our relationship with God because sometime we bring what we can offer to God but what we think (imagine) bringing something to God may not be the way he would offer help, guidance. We need to stop depending on yourself but to have faith in God.

The prophet told the man to go wash in the river 7 times and once he did (7 times) he was cleansed from his illness. To wash himself he had to strip down to simple, poor clothing.

Therefore, we need to strip ourselves of everything and be made new (a new creation in Christ). This story demonstrates that Jesus came to save everyone not just the wealthy and healthy. Jesus washes away our sins like washing away his illness (leprosy).

"Bless it be the poor in spirit, they will inherit the kingdom of God." This links with the story because those that have stripped away everything and put the faith in God.


Amy x