As a pastor who has had the privilege of baptizing hundreds of people over the past eight years, I can say that nothing has impacted me more than baptizing my own son, Emilio. Witnessing the transformation that takes place during a baptism is a true honor, and watching my son grow in his relationship with God has been an incredibly enriching experience.

 

When Emilio was baptized, it felt like a real and powerful moment of freedom. It reminded me of the day my son was officially adopted, and how the decree gave him all the same rights as my natural-born children. In the same way, through Christ, we are adopted as children of God and given all the rights and privileges that come with that relationship.

 

What I have learned through my own experiences and my relationship with Christ is that following God's Word and living out the truth of the Bible is the most freeing thing we can do. When we submit to God, we don't have to worry about anything because He is responsible for ALL things. He brings healing when we're sick, joy when we're sad, and meets our every need. With God on our side, we have already won every battle, and that is the greatest feeling of freedom.

 

- Pastor Emilio