Aug 25, 2023
Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word.
The scripture is from Mark 16:15-16 “He said to them,’ Go into all the world and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.’”
The devotion is titled You’ve Gotta Push the Button by Darla Noble. To sum up this devotion, the author uses an analogy about a vending machine. You are thirsty and you want a cool drink. You put your money into the vending machine, but you forget to push the button to receive your drink. People stand in front of the vending machine of salvation. They believe Jesus is God’s son, and He died on the cross for our sins. That Jesus is the key to eternity in heaven. However, many people have not push the button to receive the gift of salvation. That button is baptism. Jesus was baptized to set the example. We are told in scripture that we are to be baptized for the forgiveness of sins and to receive the Holy Spirit. The immersion of baptism pushes the button of rebirth and signifies the washing away of sins.
Reflections and Challenges: Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ and the only way to salvation? If you believe, have you been baptized to complete this amazing and undeserved gift of salvation?
Here is my response: A resounding YES.
My Prayer for us: Dear God, wash us and we will be whiter than snow (Psalm 51:7). We believe in Your words, Lord. We put our faith and trust in You. Thank you for Your saving grace. In Your Son Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Inspirations (2023/25/08) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible.com You’ve Gotta Push the Button by Darla Noble.