What Do I Do After Baptism?
3-1-2024
R. Jones
I still remember my baptism clearly. I had an abundant supply of nerves and excitement. I stepped into the water not knowing how I would feel coming out. I looked around at the people watching. Some were close friends and family, others I didn’t even know. My pastor reminded me why God sent Jesus and why He loves me. Then he asked me why I wanted to be baptized. I said that I had already asked Jesus to come into my life and change me, but now I was ready to let everyone know that Jesus is in my life now. I was dipped down into the water and came up with an overwhelming feeling of love.
Do you feel the same way? After all, Jesus tells us that baptism is the best “next step” after deciding to follow him (Matthew 28:19). After baptism, it becomes less clear. Of course, we’re supposed to love God and our neighbors, but how exactly do I do that? It can be overwhelming, but there is good news! God doesn’t want us to be confused, and he’s given us a few ways to discover how to keep taking next steps after baptism.
Three Things to Do After Baptism
1. Start a habit of connecting with God.
The most important commandment God gives us is to love Him above anything else. When you love someone, you seek a relationship with them. Right? Whether that means a scheduled, daily quiet time before work, reading your Bible, or even constant prayers throughout the day just acknowledging Him. Seek God and a relationship with Him.
2. Find trusted friends who know Jesus.
Nothing is harder than trying to do life alone. Finding people to walk alongside of you in life is key to staying on the right path. God created us as social people, no matter how introverted you are (trust me!). Your friends are there to help you, strengthen you, and support you.
3. Start serving other people.
Whether it’s working with kids, being creative, or just being ridiculously good at making someone smile, God’s given you specific talents. And He wants to work through you. Serving changed my life so much that it put me on a different career path! So take your gift and get plugged in at your local community. It could look like serving with your local church, non-profit, or school. God wants to use you! Serving has taught me so much about how uniquely God has created me.
What Do I Do After Baptism?
I still remember my baptism clearly. I had an abundant supply of nerves and excitement. I stepped into the water not knowing how I would feel coming out. I looked around at the people watching. Some were close friends and family, others I didn’t even know. My pastor reminded me why God sent Jesus and why He loves me. Then he asked me why I wanted to be baptized. I said that I had already asked Jesus to come into my life and change me, but now I was ready to let everyone know that Jesus is in my life now. I was dipped down into the water and came up with an overwhelming feeling of love.
Do you feel the same way? After all, Jesus tells us that baptism is the best “next step” after deciding to follow him (Matthew 28:19). After baptism, it becomes less clear. Of course, we’re supposed to love God and our neighbors, but how exactly do I do that? It can be overwhelming, but there is good news! God doesn’t want us to be confused, and he’s given us a few ways to discover how to keep taking next steps after baptism.
Three Things to Do After Baptism
1. Start a habit of connecting with God.
The most important commandment God gives us is to love Him above anything else. When you love someone, you seek a relationship with them. Right? Whether that means a scheduled, daily quiet time before work, reading your Bible, or even constant prayers throughout the day just acknowledging Him. Seek God and a relationship with Him.
2. Find trusted friends who know Jesus.
Nothing is harder than trying to do life alone. Finding people to walk alongside of you in life is key to staying on the right path. God created us as social people, no matter how introverted you are (trust me!). Your friends are there to help you, strengthen you, and support you.
3. Start serving other people.
Whether it’s working with kids, being creative, or just being ridiculously good at making someone smile, God’s given you specific talents. And He wants to work through you. Serving changed my life so much that it put me on a different career path! So take your gift and get plugged in at your local community. It could look like serving with your local church, non-profit, or school. God wants to use you! Serving has taught me so much about how uniquely God has created me.
By Pastor Rob Jones
