Today I was witness to one of the most astounding baptism services in my 60 years of following Christ. A new fellowship of believers, new friends, God’s amazing presence, and testimonies of how He has changed believer’s lives were all very much a part of this wonderful time.
My experience is that baptism always seemed to be solemn affair, almost like, well, communion - here, today, it was a celebration with everyone clapping and shouting encouragement – all while loud celebratory and praiseworthy music was being played and we congregants worshiped the All Mighty God, The Savior and Redeemer of Life.
In God’s presence is an amazing place to be!
Perhaps Robert Coleman says it best. “It is beautiful to contemplate the nature of deity and to bask in His glory. This is really what worship is – the adoring response of the creature to the infinite majesty of God. While it presupposes submission to Him, worship, in its highest sense, is not supplication for needs, or even thanksgiving for blessings, but ‘the occupation of the soul with God Himself.’ Whatever the means – preaching and hearing of the Word, celebration of the sacraments, singing of hymns, offering of prayers, quiet meditation – the end of it all is the pure joy of magnifying the One who alone is worthy.”
Today that ‘pure joy of magnifying the One who alone is worthy’ was part of the baptism of believers. Hallelujah, amen!
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