Baptize Me

Acts 8:34-39

New King James Version (NKJV)

34 So the eunuch answered Philip and said, “I ask you, of whom does the prophet say this, of himself or of some other man?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?”

37 Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.”

And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”[a]

38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. 39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.

I love baptism services, whether in the church baptistry or outdoors.  It's just good to witness and to celebrate a believer's declaration of their salvation through Jesus Christ.  Is it necessary for salvation?  No. But don't let anyone or anything hinder you from being baptized.  Step out in obedience and do what Jesus Himself did.  I suspect He yet enjoys a good baptismal service.  

 "Baptize Me in the River (Acoustic)" - Robbie Seay Band

Baptize me in the river 

Wash all my sins away 

Baptize me in the river 

Let there be no delay 

Gather 'round all my family 

Preacher man let it be 

Baptize me in the river 

Praise the Lord I am free 

Hallelujah, Hallelujah I am free 

Hallelujah, I was blind now I can see 

Hallelujah to the King of Kings 

Baptize me in the river 

Praise the Lord I am free 

Baptize me in the river 

Lord knows I'm coming home 

Baptize me in the river 

Lord Ive been gone too long 

Gather 'round all you sinners 

Saints and preacher too 

Baptize me in the river 

Lord I'm coming home to You 

Hallelujah, hallelujah I am free 

Hallelujah, I was blind now I can see 

Hallelujah to the King of Kings 

Baptize me in the river 

Praise the Lord I am free 

Come to the river 

Lay your burdens down 

Come to the river and sing