Throughout life there are many decisions that need to be made whether it`s: at work, at home, at school or college, booking a holiday, making dinner, what TV programme to watch, what to wear, what bus to catch or what supermarket to go to and the big one, how many Weetabix do I have for breakfast? etc. And although some decisions are easier to make than others, decisions have to be made.
Today Katherine is following in a very long line of people who have also made a decision, a decision to follow Jesus Christ, but not just a decision but an incredible response to God`s call on their lives. But of course, it`s not just a decision for today, it`s a decision for life. When anyone goes through the waters of Baptism and declare their love for Christ then that decision should be forever. Sadly, that`s not always the case, and so my baptism challenge to Katherine and for anyone who has ever committed their lives to Jesus, is to continue remaining loyal to the decision you made to your Lord, whether that was on your Baptism Day, at a confirmation service or other. In other words, keep going in your Christian faith because and after all, on that momentous occasion when you gave your life to Jesus and `died to yourself` and `became a new creation in Christ`, you declared emphatically: `I Have Decided to Follow Jesus` and as this amazing song continues, `no turning back, no turning back`.
Furthermore, Katherine, your baptism today is the beginning of an incredible journey with your Lord, but remember, that whatever life throws at you make sure you, and as this same song continues, `keep looking to the Cross before you` because that will be your inspiration for every day and that applies to all of us this morning who love the Lord. Jesus
Blessings. Pastor Steve
REFLECTION How has your act of obedience to follow Jesus impacted your life since? How can your salvation stir you more passionately to share your faith with others?
MEDITATION What areas in your life need attention? Even when we make a decision to follow Jesus, we are still tainted by the world. Where do you need to `take the plunge` to keep your relationship healthy and right with God?
