Water Baptism

I had my first water baptism about 9 years ago. A few months ago, I thought to myself that I need a second time of water baptism. And I decided to have one by first taking the action of telling some of the guys at Ignite (my lifegroup) and some of the closest people I've known in Brisbane. 2 weeks ago, I registered myself at the main foyer at Garden City Christian Church (GCCC) for water baptism at today's 6pm service!

I guess many of you would think that why do I need to do that again as I've already got baptised once. Yea... I was backsliding and I found the joyous since I've known that Jesus Christ has found me! This is totally NOT insane at all. I got to know all the foundations of faith and wanted to know more. Before I had my first water baptism, I was kept asking by 'Do you wanna be baptised?' Back then, I really didn't know much. I would say I feel ashamed of myself because I'm not even qualified! But God never give up on me and he speaks to me through many ways and many people. God loves everyone! Even a pornstar, a murderer...! Moses was the greatest sinner in the bible as he broke all 10 commandments at once (Exodus 32:19) but he's forgiven by God and he even saw God's face.

Water baptism is a physical action to tell and show everyone that I want to follow Jesus Christ and God is my creator...... You'll see it's not just I'm going into the water and raise from the water. But, a transformation in the inner of making that decision. And soon, you'll see a transformation of what I say, I do and through that how I think. My new great life is awaiting for me!

Our Lord Jesus Christ had no need to repent of sin because he was without sin but he showed us what we should do. I'll be baptised fully under the water. He was baptised in the river of Jordan. 'Baptise' means to 'dip' or 'plunge' or to 'immerse'.

Tonight, there'll be a number of friends and my closest people in Brisbane to witness that I believe and receive Jesus into my heart. This is going to be a testimony to everyone of God's power and that I'm saved.

Tonight I will be:
I die with Christ.
I am buried with Christ.
I am raised with Christ.
I am risen with Christ.
I am enthroned with Christ.


Acts 2:38 (NIV) - 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'