DCLM Sincere Milk 16 January 2024 — Water Baptism
DCLM Sincere Milk 16 January 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Water Baptism
Topic: Water Baptism
Text — Matthew 28:16-20
16Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
17And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Key Verse: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” Matthew 28:19
Message
When Wigwa was nine (9) years old, some Christian missionaries came to their village to preach the love of Jesus. Wigwa was so fascinated by their message especially the film show about Jesus’ miracles. He was touched by the works of Jesus and surrendered his life to Him. Before the missionaries left the village, Wigwa was baptized in water with the other new believers. He was very happy about his new life.
When Jesus was preparing to go back to heaven, He appeared to His friends and gave them the command to preach to sinners and after they get saved, they should carry out something called Water Baptism. Someone might be wondering, “why do we have to do Water Baptism after getting saved?
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Here’s the answer to the question. When Jesus died, He was buried and He rose again on the third day. Water baptism signifies that you have died to your sinful lifestyle and then you have resurrected into a new life. It must be done in the Name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit which represents the Trinity. Are you saved and you’re yet to partake in water baptism? Do so quickly and the Lord will bless you.
Further Reading: Matthew 3:16
Prayer for today: O Lord, help me to be obedient to all your ordinances and commandments in Jesus’ Name.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
