Water baptism is an important step in our Christian walk, not only as an act of obedience but as a powerful declaration. By being baptised like Jesus did, we declare publicly our identity with him, and our intention to follow His teaching and will for our lives.

John called it baptism of repentance - a sign of turning away from one thing, and turning towards something else. The water a symbol of becoming clean.
For example you may be doing something which is dirty - digging the flowers, and want to go for a nap. You wouldn't jump into bed with the boot and overalls on. You would change and wash. You would prepare for the environment you are about to enter.

That is what baptism means. It symbolizes our intention to become clean and enter into the call of God. It is acceptance of God's invitation.

Invitation into what?

When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

At his baptism God the Father proclaimed His favor over Jesus...well of course He does this is Jesus we are talking bout.

Do you believe God loves you too?

Do you really believe He looks on you and whispers "You are my beloved"
He does. Always has. Always will.
The cross shouts it at us. The truth of the cross grabs us by our chin, looks deep into our eyes. He sees the brokenness, unworthiness and pain and embraces it all. 

"You are worthy"

When our hearts hear this voice and we believe, baptism is our reply. 

We join Jesus in the water, standing before God the Father in acceptance of His word "You are my beloved".

Baptism is a powerful declaration we make to God the Father that we accept His love and invitation to be a son or daughter and part of the family of God.

Talk to one of the pastors or your home group leader if you think water baptism may be a step the Lord is calling you to take.