Baptism and the related steps we must take are only the beginning of the road to eternal Life. Before we arrive at our ultimate destination, we have many miles of road to travel on this uphill journey. A clear sense of purpose and direction can help us stay the course. When we respond to God's calling through repentance and baptism, many blessings and opportunities await us. Our minds will change, we will grow in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. We will learn to think and act as God wants us to think and act.
We must keep moving forward, trials will come and sacrifices will be required, but we must stay the course. These test help us to build godly character. James wrote count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. It is the going through trials which helps in the perfecting us for this long journey home. Jesus cautions us to count the cost of traveling this road, just as we would with any major endeavor. No man putting his hand to the plough and looking back is fit for God's kingdom. Jesus expects us to finish what we start. Just as a small child learns to walk,we may be wobbly at first, stumbling in this new way of life. Our duty is to keep striving with God's help, and to become mature Christians. Living God's way must always remain our priority.
We must stay in prayer and continue in the study of God's word. Also fellowshipping with other true believers can be a tremendous encouragement in living our new lives dedicated to God. Jesus said not everybody who says Lord Lord will enter into His Kingdom. We are given a choice as to what we will do, but Jesus clearly expects that we do our part in remaining faithful to Him.We must stay the course, we come to far to turn back now.
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