baptism

"John answered them all, "I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." (Luke 3:16)

Do you remember your baptism?  Some of us were baptized as infants so we probably don't but we do know who our Godparents are.  Some of us were baptized when we were older so we didn't have Godparents but we do remember the event.  Most of us have been to baptisms and know not only the importance for the service but are reminded of the vows we all make.  So...if you don't remember your own baptism do you remember one you were at least at - if not a part of?

The readings today are about John baptizing the people AND Jesus.  He is calling the people to repentance AND pointing out how Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit.  There were "multitudes" (Luke 3:7) who came to John "to be baptized." (3:7)  And we know Jesus came to be baptized (3:21).  Jesus was fulfilling prophesy and doing what God called him to do.

So...... are we following where God is leading?  Do we REALLY believe the vows we have made - either at our own baptism or as we participated in baptism services?  Something to think about......