My grandfather, Rev. Andrew Johnson, talked about breaking ice on the creek in the dead of winter to baptize people in the early and mid 1900's once they chose to deny self, take up the cross and follow Jesus.

I've been baptizing people for 18 years now.

I've baptized people indoors.

I've baptized people outdoors.

I've baptized people in swimming pools.

I've baptized people in cow troughs.

I've baptized people in water so cold that my legs where numb and blue, but have never had to break ice yet. 

To me, one of the thrills of ministry is baptizing those who choose to deny self, take up the cross and follow Jesus.

But, throughout my time in ministry, it has truly amazed me that there are so many who profess to be Christian, but delay being baptized in water.

Jesus was baptized in water prior to starting His earthly ministry.

If we are following Christ, we will follow Him in water baptism.

If you are a Christian who has not yet been baptized in water, I encourage you to make the transition to being a Christ follower and make the first step of your journey water baptism.

Get your hair wet!

Follow Christ in water baptism.

Allow the Holy Spirit to stir the waters and do something supernatural in your life.

Anne Lamott, in Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith says "Most of what we do in worldly life is geared toward our staying dry, looking good, not going under. But in baptism, in lakes and rain and tanks and fonts, you agree to do something that's a little sloppy because at the same time it's also holy, and absurd. It's about surrender, giving in to all those things we can't control; it's a willingness to let go of balance and decorum and get drenched."

Know that you are loved,

@PastorGreg
Founder
www.LovingGodFellowship.org