Knowing Him Daily

29.November.2025

Yesterday we talked about baptism as a step of obedience, not a requirement for salvation but a way of honoring what Jesus modeled. Today, I want to slow things down and look a little closer at why Scripture speaks of baptism the way it does and how the early church embraced it with such joy and urgency.

Because when we understand the heart behind it, baptism becomes more than a moment in water. It becomes a way into living out the new life God has already begun in us.

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Salvation Comes First — Always

The Bible is clear. Salvation is the work of Christ alone.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith…” (Ephesians 2:8 NLT)

Baptism does not replace that grace, and it does not add to it.

It does something amazing. It allows what happened on the inside to be seen on the outside. It is our way of saying with our whole being:

I belong to Jesus now.

Paul describes it like this:

“Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead… even so we also should walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6:4)

Baptism is not just symbolic. It is a declaration of a new identity.

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The Early Church Treated Baptism as a First Step

When people came to faith in the book of Acts, they did not wait months or years. They responded quickly and joyfully.

“Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.” (Acts 2:41)

It was not about pressure. It was not about proving anything. It was about beginning their new life with boldness and clarity.

Baptism became the explanation mark that said,

I am not the person I used to be.

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Why It Still Matters Today

Even though baptism does not save us, it does shape us.

I recently heard a pastor say this:

“When we obey God in the simple things, God entrusts us with the weighty things.”  (Luke 16:10)

Baptism is simple.

It carries a sacred weight.

It strengthens our faith.

It honors the Father.

It declares publicly what grace has already done privately. Remember, private isn’t private. “For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.” (Mark 4:22)

Obedience often unlocks courage we did not know we needed and brings blessing.

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No One Is Too Early and No One Is Too Late

Whether someone surrendered to Jesus yesterday or decades ago, baptism is never about timing, age, or qualification. It is about honor.

It is about joy.

It is about saying,

Jesus, my life is Yours.

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If Your Heart Is Stirring

Maybe you have never been baptized by immersion.

Maybe you were baptized as a child and want to take this step now with full understanding.

Maybe you are simply curious and praying it through.

There is no pressure here.

Just invitation.

If today is the day you sense God leading you, He will meet you with peace, not fear.

For now, let your heart rest in this truth:

You are loved.

You are redeemed.

And God delights in every step you take toward Him.

~ Dear Heavenly Father ~

Thank You for Jesus and for the work You have done in my heart. I want to honor You with my life. Give me wisdom and peace as I follow You. Lead me in obedience, strengthen my faith, and let everything I do bring You joy. In Jesus Name Amen.