A Changed Life

I had a wonderful time yesterday baptizing a new convert to Christ in water in a lake not too far from our church. Brooke had recently come to know Jesus as her personal Savior and in her desire to follow the Lord in His example of being baptized in water, she asked if I would baptize her. Of course, I said, "Yes!" Brooke loves the outdoors and asked me if we could do the baptismal service outside. Pastor Eric and I followed her to the lake where he was able to capture the moment on video, and there in the beauty of God's creation, Brooke was immersed in water as her father watched with deep gratitude to the Lord.

I never get weary of seeing people baptized in water because it signifies a changed life; a forgiven life and an empowered life. Even though Jesus died over two thousand years ago, his death, resurrection and ascension to the right hand of God still produces powerful changes today in the hearts of those who turn their lives over to Him. Salvation is a beautiful gift! Praise God!

How has your salvation changed your life?

Loving God!

Jay