The Rest of My Life
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“I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also” (2 Timothy 1:5).
I witnessed a meaningful baptism of a teenager at church where the grandfather stepped into the baptistery with his grandson to baptize him. “It’s a pleasure to baptize my grandson,” the grandfather began. Then speaking directly to his grandson he said, “Jonathan, I’ve known you since you were a little twerp, and I’ve watched you grow into a fine young man.” Then he asked his grandson, “How long do you plan to let Jesus control your life?”
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Without hesitation, his grandson replied with a strong voice, “The rest of my life.”
With that the grandfather baptized his grandson. Then putting his arm around his wet grandson, the grandfather prayed, “Lord, help Jonathan to keep his eyes on You. Help him serve You and live with integrity and faithfulness to You. I commit him to You to be a servant of the gospel the rest of his days. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
As the grandfather said amen, I wiped my eyes. I pictured each of my four grandchildren and asked God that they too would want to serve Him the rest of their days and would make a public commitment to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
The congregation clapped for joy to celebrate a life dedicated to God. And in my mind, I thought I heard applause in heaven as well.
Heavenly Father, may others see my sincere faith and want to obey You. As David prayed for his son Solomon, so I pray my grandchildren and others I love will want to follow You with wholehearted devotion the rest of their lives (1 Chronicles 29:19).
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Tocuohwdn! That’s a really cool way of putting it!
This is so lovely …. to “feel” the Godly Grandfather’s love for his Grandson – what a heritage for the Grandson …. I also was reminded that, like the “Table of Remembrance” (communion), it is impossible to remember something that hasn’t happened (ie. personal acceptance of the sacrifice being “remembered”). In baptism, this young lad’s decision for “the rest of my life” is a personal beginning which, in baptism, is being proclaimed publically. Precious.
To My Abba Father.
I want to follow You whole hearlty as You are with me in all areas of my life.
I use to think of you as like crazy glue as I was stuck on you but now I think of as wx which is smooth to the touch.
I know and feel You all day and night as i learn to seek You 24/7.
I have my slipping but You are ther to pick me up wi the LOVE that You show to me.
I also ask that You will bless my sister Lydia her life and her ministry in life and her family. In Jesus Mighty name amen.
What a beautiful story and what joy the grandfather must have felt…more so how much joy did God experience at this wonderful act???