April 27, 2019
BAPTIZE US ANEW
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Every day beside the Jordan, can you hear the “hallelujahs”? Can you hear the joy of angels in their vast, euphoric choir as you give your life—again—to Jesus and walk down into the water?
Can you feel the hug of heaven as you leave your past behind you—leave your sins and all your merits, held by grace and grace alone?
Can you hear the words cascading: “This one’s Mine, My lovely child, of whom I’m so greatly proud”? Do you sense the great affection of the Father who will not be turned away by sin—in your past, your now, your future?
Ah, the washing, the renewing that restores a dry disciple! Spend some moments, washed and steadied, in the sand beside the river, hearing heaven’s affirmation of your choice to follow Jesus.
Jordan’s bank is sacred space. Come here often: stay in grace.
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