Last night some of the kids were looking at pictures we have on our computer and they came across the picture of when I baptized Analyse. Zoe saw it and said, "Dad, I want to be baptized." So, I sat and talked to Justin, Zoe and Jaden about what baptism is and what it means. Then I questioned them as to what they believed about Jesus. Praise the Lord! Each of them was able to articulate about Jesus being the Son of God, about His perfection, His sacrifice for their sins, and His wanting them to go to Heaven to be with Him when they die.
Tonight I talked with them again, and this time I included Davis in the conversation because he wasn't with them last night. I felt comfortable with their level of maturity, their understanding and heard their confessions of faith. I then lead them in the sinner's prayer for their salvation.
Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus!
Davis then asked me, "Dad can we get baptized now?" Reminded me of the Ethiopian who met Philip along the road. Interesting - mine are Ethiopian! I guess that make me a Philip, of sorts.
The Lord has smiled on this family. We were given seven little souls to care for. We wanted to be a blessing to them and they bless us continually. Pam and I had at one time prepared to be missionaries - yet the Lord brought these souls to us and has drawn ALL of them unto Himself.
Can a parent ask for anything more? Not on this planet!
Lord Jesus I bless your name! Lord I love your wisdom and strength! Lord you are power and majesty beyond the sun, moon and the multitude of stars. I can not fathom your love and patience. You have lifted my head and called me blessed. Help me to know how to disciple your children that you have put in my care. Give me strength to be who you want me to be for them.
AMEN
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5 comments:
HOORAH - a great day for a celebration!
hugs - aus and co.
I had (and still have) complete God chills reading this! What an amazing time for your whole family! Praise be to God!
-Meredith B.
I am so glad you have invited us to be a part of this. We love your kids:)
Sooo...when is the baptism?? Maybe here in the ocean?? How awesome! A parent's dream.
There is NO greater gift as a parent who has adopted children than to hear them say the sinners prayer and ask for Jesus to rule their lives!
PRAISING GOD WITH YOUR FAMILY!
Our daugher Lilly home 7 months just asked Jesus into her heart this week too!
The angels are rejoicing and singing!
Love this joyous news!
Blessings,
Jill
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