Hey everyone! I'm Jacob!
Just went for water baptism last sunday 110307.
I am really blissed by how God showed himself to me, thru His Word, rebuking me, encouraging me, correcting me, thru my brothers and sisters around me. Things might not be smooth at the moment, but it could never be better without God's love in my life. Knowing God makes me find purpose in my life, priorities in the decision i have to make. It is because i know who is watching over me, He who is everlasting, always present, always awake.
Thru these months of gaining my parents' consent for my water baptism, i found myself growing in love and respect for them. I have found many instances where i can share to them about Christianity and the fullness of the bible. They even see that the prayers that they challenge me to make being answered shortly.
Even though i have been thru a 6-day cold war with my parents recently after i went ahead with my water baptism, God is always with me at this very lonely period. The assurance that He give me is so great, He can resolve things with me as i face with greater persecution and insults. Those immediate 6 days after my water baptism was total silence at home. I cried out to God to help reconcile my relationship with my parents. However, one part of me was unwilling to take the first step to break the silence, perhaps its my ego and pride. Thank God that the coldness started to melt when i gained courage to strike a conversation with my Dad, buying his favourite peanuts, and also discussing about cars... my mum also started to talk to me, preparing the chicken essence for me... Today my dad even aked me to pray for safety and smooth operation for my cousin. I really hope to see my family drawing closer to God each day.
Friends who are out there, i would really like to see you open your hearts to understand and hear more about this God that loves everyone.
Easter is coming! Let me share to you the Joy of Easter!