We are to follow Christ in water baptism.  In the early church, people were baptized as soon as they denied self, took up their cross and started to follow Jesus.  In the modern church, baptism is often put off for weeks, months and even years.  I’ve pastored some people through the years that came to church every Sunday, but were never baptized.  They didn’t see the need for it.  Maybe, they just didn’t want to get their hair wet.  I don’t know the reasons why people put it off, but I have found out that while it may be possible to be a Christian without experiencing water baptism, it is impossible to be a Christ follower without following Christ in water baptism.  And if one can not follow Christ in water baptism, what can they follow Him in?  Well, I choose not to be a Christian only.  I choose to be a Christ follower.  There is a big difference.  Follow Christ today Friend.  Follow Christ.

Know that you are loved,
gaj