Jun 13, 2021
When a young man gets down on his knee and extends a box
containing a ring to a young lady, it's very clear what is
happening. A marriage proposal is taking place. If the
young lady says "Yes", it will be very evident to all that
this young couple is now engaged to be married; the relationship
has been defined.
Months later, this same couple will walk down an aisle and stand in
front of an officiant and declare vows to love and cherish each
other, in sickness and in health...until death do them apart.
Once the vows are said and the rings are in place, the minister
will declare: "I know pronounce you husband and
wife!" No doubt remains, the relationship has been
clearly defined, the couple is now married.
Defining our relationships matter, especially when it comes to
defining our relationship with Jesus. For a lot of people
their relationship with Jesus can be a bit ambiguous; especially
when things aren't going so well. Their can be feelings of
doubt and uncertainty about where they stand in their
relationship with Jesus.
Baptism provides a clear pathway for one to define their
relationship with Jesus. The reason we know this to be true
is because Jesus himself said so. "Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them..." (Matthew
28:19) According to Jesus a relationship with him is called
"being a disciple" and the initiation into this relationship is
through baptism.
As the book of Acts opens there is a large crowd of people
convicted about Jesus and desperately wanting to define their
relationship with him. To learn more about what happens and
how it can impact your life and the lives of people you know, don't
miss out on part three of Outside In.