Michael's Baptism
Let the little children come to Me.
Michael wanted to be baptized. At first his father had reservations about this because Michael is autistic. Autism is a developmental disability that affects a persons social interaction and communication skills.
There was no question that 35-year-old Michael had trusted Jesus for salvation, and the church leadership enthusiastically approved his baptism. But he would have to stand in front of the entire congregation.
Knowing that Michael didnt like surprises, his dad reviewed all that would happen. But during the baptism, when the pastor said, Michael, I baptize you in the name of the Father, Michael interrupted as if to remind him, and the Son! The congregation smiled with joy. And Michael was baptized in obedience to Christs command.
Each of us comes to Jesus at a different level of spiritual understanding, and Jesus extends His welcome to all who respond. When little children approached the Savior, His disciples tried to send them away. But Christ rebuked them and said, Let the little children come to Me (Mark 10:14). And that also applies to the developmentally disabled.
The gospel is simple. The Savior is approachable. And His invitation is open to everyone. Dennis Fisher
If youd like to know the love of God the Father,
Come to Him through Jesus Christ, His loving Son;
Hell forgive your sins and save your soul forever,
And youll love forevermore this faithful One. Felten
Come to Him through Jesus Christ, His loving Son;
Hell forgive your sins and save your soul forever,
And youll love forevermore this faithful One. Felten
God accepts anyone who accepts His Son
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