Sara-Beth and I were delighted to have Noa baptized by her grandfather, Dan Iverson, this past Sunday. It impacted us greatly, as both the blessing and weight of the following vows were given.
- Do you acknowledge your child’s need of the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ, and the renewing grace of the Holy Spirit?
- Do you claim God’s covenant promises in her behalf, and do you look in faith to the Lord Jesus Christ for her salvation, as you do for your own?
- Do you now unreservedly dedicate your child to God, and promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor to set before her a godly example, that you will pray with and for her, that you will teach her the doctrines of our holy religion, and that you will strive, by all the means of God’s appointment, to bring her up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord?
it was both humbling and encouraging to affirm these vows before our church on sunday. now we pray that as sinners reliant on God’s grace that we will fulfill them each day.
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I’m really excited to hear about Noa’s baptism. Krisha and I will be praying that Noa would quickly embrace the faith that you have placed her under.
Gosh, the idea of our God preserving His people thoughout generations upon generations is hard for me to wrap my brain around! It’s simply amazing and attests to His faithfulness, greatness, mercy, and glory! (and so much more…) And his design is to do so through families. He WILL enable you with His strength to continue this promise. Blessings on your guys! Love you! And Noa…you’re SO blessed.