Baptism 08/15/2011
 
George, “I now baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Those words were like music to my ears. I, along with the angels above, rejoiced yesterday as my son was baptized. George, “Tre” has been raised in the church. He was dedicated as a baby, has served on the youth usher board for the past few years, and volunteers annually for the Angel Tree ministry but ...
had not of his own accord dedicated his life prior to June, 2011. An onlooker would probably make the assumption that he had been baptized long ago based on his current involvement. They may have also believed that approaching him, telling him the Good News, and asking him if he wanted to give his life to Jesus would have been a waste of time. How wrong that person would have been….

A few years ago I met with a client who was of a different faith. I remember having my cross necklace on at the time. She asked me about my necklace and we talked about Jesus. I finished the appointment and gave her a hug. Fast forward to earlier this year when we met to review her current coverage. To my surprise, she told me that she had been going to church. She was excited to talk to me about Jesus but admitted that she didn’t know much. I told her that God knows where she is and to trust Him to direct her path. I then gave her the names of some reference tools and websites that I use in my studies. She was very appreciative and then mentioned that she thinks everybody at her church assumes that she knows all about Jesus based on her age. I suggested that she visit with someone there to explain that she was a babe in Christ. She dedicated her life a few weeks following that conversation…

Two separate situations but the end result is the same, two willing souls may have been overlooked due to our own stereotypes of what unsaved people look like. We tend to share the Good News with those who have the “look;” like the first time visitor, the one with the disheveled appearance, or the one crying uncontrollably during service while paying little if any attention to someone that we see every Sunday.   At our church, we are often instructed to “check our row” and ask those around us if they know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Truth is someone sitting right next to you may have never heeded the call. I wonder who’s waiting for you to introduce them to what it means to have a new life in Christ. It may be the person that you least expect so don’t keep Jesus a secret, share Him with everyone!   

My question for you today is, “Do you know Him?” If you do, share the Good News with everyone you know. If you don’t, invite Him into your life and then seek out a Bible believing and teaching church so you can grow and develop your personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It will be the best decision that you’ll ever make. Until next time, God bless and keep you will be among my prayers.

©2011 Danette Michelle Reid. All rights reserved.

 


Comments

alleronda harris

08/16/2011 13:10:53

It's wonderful to know that God is there waiting no matter what stage we are in life.

 

Kia Baker

08/16/2011 13:21:22

Great post as always. I am always reminded that just because someone goes to church doesn't mean they have a relationship with Christ!

 

Patty Drew

08/16/2011 13:21:58

Amen!

 

Marnie Hudson

08/16/2011 14:16:08

I love to witness when a child of any age can make a decision to give themselves over to God.

 

Amy

08/16/2011 15:38:22

Great story about you and your client- warms the soul!

 

Vicki

08/16/2011 20:04:30

Congratulations Tre' Danette you and your husband have done a great job in bringing up your son and now him giving his life to Christ. To God be the glory.

 

Deborah Butler

08/17/2011 09:17:09

Praise God for you, your family and the Baptism of Tre.
Delta Mom

 



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