I think that it is much more than a fortunate coincidence that I am now preaching in my hometown. Surely the hand of God had to be in this opportunity to preach here. I have the amazing privilege of preaching the Word of God just a few feet away from where I was baptized into Christ about 40 years ago. Every time I stand up to preach, I can think back to my baptism, and it gives me strength and inspiration.

There must be times when you also could benefit from remembering your baptism. When Satan points an accusing finger at you because of past sins and failures, remember your baptism. When you feel so tired and weary that you are tempted to give up, remember your baptism. When the world around you seems so determined to continue down the path toward destruction, remember your baptism. When doubts and fears threaten to overwhelm you, remember your baptism. When life’s unfortunate circumstances stare you in the face, remember your baptism.

 Rom.6:3-4—“Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”

Live a powerful life, today and every day! Remember your baptism!