Epiphany #7: Letter to My Son – Baptism Day

Evan – my one and only son;

God once said of his only son, Jesus, as he was baptized, “this is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased”. I can’t help but look at you and feel much the same, as a father. I also realize that as deeply as I love you, I’ll never fully comprehend how painful it must have been for our Heavenly Father to send his one and only Son away from Him to die in our place for our sins, even though he never sinned. He loved you deeply to do that just for you.

God’s most important gift to you, which you’ve accepted, is Jesus as your savior. He is now and forever will be. Jesus has to be your savior before he can be your Lord, and I pray that as you grow up and draw closer to Him, in faith, that you’ll continually give Him the gift of sitting on the throne as Lord of your life as well as being your savior.

God blessed your mother and I – and entrusted us with you as stewards. You’re His child too – do you know that? He’s given you so much energy, ability, and potential – and it’s a joy for us to help and watch you grow and learn every day.

We love you and we’re well pleased with you. This is the best decision you’ll ever make.

Love,

Dad

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