Oak Tree Musings

Sins washed away...

Sunday was a glorious day...Joseph and Luke both were baptized.  I realize Luke is young, but he has been talking to us about being baptized for several weeks.  We have explained to him what it means in detail and he drinks in every word.  Shamfully, I put off talking to our pastors about him being baptized...I wanted to know he was ready and with his young age of seven I was confused.

On Saturday, out of the blue, Joe announces he wants to be rebaptized.  Joe has battled many personal issues the past few years and I am so thankful that he has opened his heart to God.

Sunday morning on the way to church Luke says "Mom, I wonder what it feels like to have your sins washed away."  I was nearly speechless that my sweet baby boy had voiced such a thought provoking statement.  I knew in my heart then that is WAS time for Luke.

Luke spoke with our pastors and told them why he felt the need to be baptized.  I have never been more proud of him!  I have his baptism on video, as soon as I figure out how to add it to my computer, I will post it.   

Both of my men giving their hearts to the Lord...I am in heaven...

 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.

Acts 2:38-39

Blessings to you~Laura

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11:48, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 .. Posted by gabbie427

I nearly teared up reading what your son said to you. How sweet. I bet you nearly teared up as well. What a wonderful day as two in your family were baptised.

I was able to be there to see my hubby baptized just a year ago. It was amazing. He has been a Christian for years, but his previous church where he grew up didn't believe in baptising for reasons that we do. They believed you just did it when you became member of a church. I was so happy I balled and cried when I heard him say I really think I need to be baptized! And then the day it happened, I was there for him, and was delighted!!!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo