Indeed, baptism is a vow, a sacred vow of the believer to follow Christ. Just as a wedding celebrates the fusion of two hearts, baptism celebrates the union of sinner with Savior.

God did everything necessary to get Herod's attention. He sent messengers from the East and a message from the Torah. He sent wonders from the sky and words from Scripture. He sent the testimony of the heavens and the teaching of the prophets. But Herod refused to listen. He chose his puny dynasty over Christ. He died a miserable old man.

We will find grace to help us when we need it

Don't be defined by your failures, be refined by them.

How we handle our tough times stays with us for a long time.

Be quick to pray. Stop talking to yourself. Talk to Christ.

We enjoy the fruit of the first coming but anticipate the glory of the second.