"Joe's" Baptism! All of Heaven Rejoices!

Me and Joe After His Baptism!

"Joe" didn't mind the cramped bathtub that has to be used for security reasons. Nor did he mind the crowd of excited onlookers who packed into the bathroom and overflowed into the adjoining room to witness this special event.  "I tell you," Jesus said, "there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance" (Luke 15:7).

Joe declared his commitment to follow Jesus, placing his faith and trust in Him alone for salvation, and joyfully demonstrated his love for the Lord by going down into the waters of baptism.  When he came up, he said "it's like being born again!" 

Thank you for praying for Joe!  Keep praying for his growth as he seeks to faithfully walk with the Lord.  He has literally just started reading the bible for the very first time, but he has been faithfully applying what he has learned, and the Lord has shown himself strong on Joe's behalf, already answering prayers for Joe in tangible ways.  God is good!

Following Joe's expression of faith, another young lady, a psychologist, also professed her faith in Christ!  She will be baptized next week!  Praise the Lord!