Jacob was baptized today at church. He was very grown up looking as he walked with Pastor Rob to the middle of the stage, his hands tucked into his pockets. He confessed his faith in Jesus Christ and his intent to live as one of His disciples. Jacob seemed a bit nervous but did a really good job answering all the questions.
After he was baptized he tried to lick the holy water running down his face. As Pastor Ashley prayed over him I saw Pastor Rob draw a cross on his forehead in holy water. It was an amazing sight to me.
I feel so proud of him for choosing this path. I will try my hardest to help him gain a deep relationship with the Lord, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
This is the Bible verse Dan read to Jacob after he was baptized:
Ephesians 1:15-19a
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit[f] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
We were looking for a verse to read to Jacob but hadn't really decided on one. After looking I just prayed to God that He would show me one. Of course He did because that one just popped up a week or so later, just perfect for baptism just another perfect prayer answered.
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