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…from Worship at Good Sam on January 11th, “Baptism of Our Lord.”
Gospel: Mark 1:4–11 Mark’s gospel reports the story of Jesus’ baptism with some irony: the one on whom the Spirit descends is himself the one who will baptize others with the Holy Spirit.
Water is an integral part of baptism. It helps shape the experience, much like being trapped by the Red Sea was a critical part of the experience of the Israelites leaving Egypt. But the sea itself has no power or particular nature that makes the miracle of crossing the sea on dry ground happen. What makes this miracle effective is God’s presence and intention to bring God’s people out of Egypt. So it is with the waters of baptism. It is not the holiness or amount of the water, or impressiveness of the dunking. The power and effectiveness of this sacrament has always been in the presence and purpose of God. Discovering the gift of these promises is a lifelong journey where the miracles of baptism are discovered. Thanks to God.
“Water, Promise, Presence – Immerse Yourself”