But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Gal. 5:22-24
Some people are sentenced to community service........CHRISTIANS are called to it......it's part of who we are. The question is could the people in your community (neighborhood), work place, and even family have you convicted of being a Christian? LGLP
But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him.
16 After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” Matt. 3:15-17
After baptizing 9 souls at Connections but over 40 between 3 campuses (I think.....sometimerz might be setting in...please forgive me...and correct me if I'm wrong) one thing became apparent to me at one point: We have a seriously unique and loving Church! I had given instructions on how we want to honor God, celebrate & encourage every soul that came up out of the water by singing " You Make All Things New," and after 1-2 attempts the congregation seemed to catch on, and even take over the moment.
When Jesus came up out of the water the heavens opened up and God spoke......how amazing that had to be for John, and anyone else there experiencing this miracle never seen/heard before. Today, I got to experience a miracle, and many other people did too......where the people of GOD sang songs, literally weeping and rejoicing over the welcoming of each of these new souls, young and old into the body of CHRIST!
I pray you didn't miss the significance of the moment...and hold on to your hats.....WE ARE GOING PLACES...this CALVARY CHURCH IS! LGLP (changing lives...transforming communities)
