“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him.”
— Colossians 2:6
We make a big deal about taking water baptism.
We prepare for it, pray for it, and celebrate it with songs, photos, and testimonies.
But after the water dries and the applause fades, something often goes quiet.
We stop making a big deal about what comes after — showing up, staying connected, and growing together in faith.
BAPTISM IS THE BEGINNING, NOT THE FINISH LINE
Too often, we treat baptism like a finish line — as if that one act proves our faith or completes our Christian duty.
But baptism was never meant to be the end of the journey; it’s the beginning of a new life.
It’s like planting a seed: it’s beautiful and full of promise, but if we stop watering it, it won’t grow.
Our baptism should not just be a memory of commitment but a daily reminder to live out that commitment — in worship, in fellowship, and in love.
WE ALL SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY
It’s easy to say, “The church doesn’t follow up,” or “No one cares after baptism.”
But if we are the church, then we are part of that responsibility.
- We can reach out to new believers and ask, “How’s your walk with God going?”
- We can show up even when it feels routine.
- We can be that steady friend who listens, prays, and encourages.
- We can model what spiritual growth looks like through faithfulness and humility.
Discipleship isn’t just the pastor’s job — it’s everyone’s calling.
Growth happens when we walk together, not when we wait for someone else to make it happen.
LET’S NOT LOSE THE WONDER
Maybe we’ve grown used to the ceremony of baptism and forgotten its meaning.
Each time someone steps into the water, it’s not just a tradition — it’s a resurrection moment.
It’s the public declaration:
“I’ve decided to follow Jesus — no turning back.”
That kind of decision deserves not only a celebration but also continued companionship.
If heaven rejoices when one soul turns to Christ, shouldn’t we keep rejoicing — and walking with them — afterward?
FROM EVENT TO EVERYDAY FAITH
We can’t stop at the water’s edge.
Faith grows when we keep showing up — when we worship, serve, learn, and live accountable to one another.
When we stay connected in community, we remind each other why we were baptized in the first place: to follow Jesus, together.
So instead of saying, “The church forgot about us after baptism,”
let’s start saying,
“We will not forget to live what baptism means.”
A CLOSING THOUGHT
Baptism is not just a declaration of faith — it’s an invitation to a lifelong journey.
Let’s make as much noise about living faithfully as we did about getting baptized.
Because the water may dry,
but the call to follow never does.