1 Chronicles 28
For those of us with children, this is an important perspective because we should consider the distinction between a sincere profession of faith and a mature profession of faith - a distinction written about by John Piper.
Bottom line - faith should be anchored by a recognition that we need a savior, Jesus is that Savior, and that we commit ourselves to follow Him (pray, read Bible, go to church, serve, grow, etc.).
I have a 15 yr old son who is not baptized and while I continue to shepherd his heart towards Jesus, I am not in any rush to baptize him. I agree with John Piper and agree that we should baptize children once they fully appreciate what it means to be baptized, and I would go further to add what "what it means to be a believer", including implications of key commands from God such as love God and love others.
My prayer is that my children will seek Him.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who saved me, provides for all my needs, and who loves me beyond my comprehension - thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I worry and am harsh with my words and actions. Please forgive me and help me turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
[F]or the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. v9
For those of us with children, this is an important perspective because we should consider the distinction between a sincere profession of faith and a mature profession of faith - a distinction written about by John Piper.
Bottom line - faith should be anchored by a recognition that we need a savior, Jesus is that Savior, and that we commit ourselves to follow Him (pray, read Bible, go to church, serve, grow, etc.).
I have a 15 yr old son who is not baptized and while I continue to shepherd his heart towards Jesus, I am not in any rush to baptize him. I agree with John Piper and agree that we should baptize children once they fully appreciate what it means to be baptized, and I would go further to add what "what it means to be a believer", including implications of key commands from God such as love God and love others.
But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul. Deuteronomy 4:29
My prayer is that my children will seek Him.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who saved me, provides for all my needs, and who loves me beyond my comprehension - thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I worry and am harsh with my words and actions. Please forgive me and help me turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
