Today, as I witnessed the baptism of one of my member, Amy....I felt really touched.
Looking at the lives dipping into the water, rising up again, people cheering....non-believers may not understand. Even Christians, sometimes do not understand what it means. Part of a Christian process some would say.
But I have all along knew that baptism is something really significant. So much so, that even non-Christians understand that you are never really a Christian unless you get water baptized. my mom always thinks that way. That is the reason why, she often think that so long as I am not baptized, I am still not really a Christian and can "slide back" to my old religion.
Today as I went and looked at those beautiful people immerse and rise again, tears begin to well up in my eyes. Today so many people have decided that they will DECLARE their faith and love for God. And that from today onwards, they will be identified with Christ. Living not a life of their old. The old is dead (dip into the water), the resurrected is a new life (up from the water again).
I want to be FULLY identified with Christ. And I know the moment I decide that, I can no longer turn back, and each and every action I take I represent Christ. Asked my member how she felt after being baptized, she replied "I feel really really really good". Indeed, it is not just an activity. Something spiritual does happen when one is baptized.
I am anticipating mine. A FULL life as disciple of Christ. I will be joining the next baptism with one of my very close friend. Even though we know this decision will lead to many possible consequences, but we know, it will be worth it. There is a significance we anticipate to be part of. There will be a difference.
Can't wait...=)
