I would never forget this day, the day which had been planned by God.
As I was thinking about it the whole week leading to the water baptism, I kept on thinking, ” Am I holy and good enough for the water baptism?” I was naturally nervous and burdened whenever I thought about it. But somehow, in a peculiar way, God indirectly answered my queries.
He told me these things, “keep calm, do not let your thoughts run wild. Just listen to the word and let it happen.” I was like, “yes I know all that, what is it that I don`t know?” In the end, I just decided to let anything go according to his plan, that was to go ahead with the water baptism. Whatever happened, I`ll just let God take everything under control. “…plan to prosper you and not to harm you…” this is what I kept on hearing in my head whenever I feel confused.
The day started with meeting with the guys. We had lunch then went straight to YWCA. After a short service, we were led to the swimming pool deck. First I witnesses my friends` baptism and soon it was my turn. As I stood in the water, I felt a little nervous and cold but God`s warmth soon engulfed me. I closed my eyes and prayed. And when I opened my eyes, I could see nothing but a very bright light that I thought were the sun`s reflection on the water surface.
Here`s smth that was captured on my friend`s cam. Perhaps it happens to everyone also…it`s just whether u realise it or not.
bright light
Till now, I couldn`t make out what it was. But one thing I know. It made me shiver and feel so deeply humbled in the presence of the holy spirit. After the baptism, I felt somehow “different” , like I wasn`t myself anymore. Every materialistic and worldly things that I thought was going to make me happy in the world, did not make me feel elated at all. I just knew at that instant that I wouldn`t turn my back to God-that I would follow whatever plans he had for me. ” He was there, before the world began..” “He had you in his mind before you were born”.
I am a deep contemplator and I often think about God and his words, sometimes even doubting his words. But the fact that God`s little little miracles keep on appearing in my daily life slowly makes me a believer. One thing I wish in life is to experience God`s biggest miracle that would make even a free thinker believe in him.
Caleb 5:09 pm on July 13, 2008 Permalink |
Hey mark! Congrats on your decision! you made the right choice to listen to God. He has it all plan for us. Man will fail man. God don’t fail man. (:
Shawn Zechariah 7:00 am on July 14, 2008 Permalink |
Marco marcus nark! Thank God for your spirit. Really see you growing and adapting well in engit 2. Now that you are renewed, really challenge you to go on and be a great vessel for God. See you soon! =)
Rayna 8:03 am on July 14, 2008 Permalink |
Hey! Congratz! You obeyed God and surely God will bless you greatly for obedience brings blessings! Now you’re a leading a new life in God, may God continue to use you greatly in this Kingdom of God!
Rayna (:
marcomarcus 1:53 pm on July 16, 2008 Permalink |
Thank u guys for the comments and support throughout! B-)
Shawn, Zechariah, glad to have someone like u to share jokes and laughter with. Hope to learn more from u in the future u spelled my bap name wrongly btw…haha LOL (=
Glen, Caleb, yeah I am glad you also took this right step closer to God, continue to put him first in everything that you do and he`ll make u a star!! a very successful musician!! Jam up tgt with u soon, bro.. and don`t forget badminton..haha
Rayna, even thought I might not have known you well enough, (soon I will) (= I can see that you make a fun part of this whole group!! May God bless and use u to bless others so that they too will know Christ.. And always remember, in him, nothing is impossible..