That’s the Holy Spirit!

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8 Recently, I had the honor of baptizing my wonderful nephew, Bennett, who is 13 years old. He expressed a desire to follow the Lord and make this decision before his friends and family. In the midst of our day at the beach, I pulled him aside and shared the scriptures with him. I told Bennett, I know everyone is having fun, but it’s a serious matter that shouldn’t be taken lightly. A new transformation is taking place here, marked by death and life.  During the baptism, we recited the words, the traditions, and the scriptures, and I spoke to the congregation and Bennett. As I lowered him into the water, I began to pray