Ruby's Baptism

April 23, 2017 We celebrated Ruby on Sunday for her decision to be baptized! When we talked it all over that night, Ruby explained that in getting baptized, her sin was left behind. She shared that while the pastor prayed over her, with head bowed and eyes open, she noticed all of the dust floaties around her. 😄She imagined it was sin leaving her body and staying behind in the pool! 

I personally love this imagery! Of course when we make the choice to be a follower of Jesus, we are still sinners but God has freed us from condemnation of sin. Free from an eternal payment in hell for the bad we do and the good we fail to do, instead forever a citizen with our Savior in heaven! Free from the pleasure and shame of sin and instead, convicted to live like Christ. That sin is nailed to the cross through Jesus' body... buried like when Jesus was buried... conquered over like when Jesus came back to life and overcame death. The sin does stay behind in the water.

So proud of Ruby's decision and we give all the glory to God!