How can you demonstrate your love for Jehovah? First, you offer a special prayer in which you dedicate yourself to the only true God. (Psalm 40:8) Then, you make that private dedication public by getting baptized As we discussed earlier in this article, that becomes a happy milestone, a great turning point. You start out a new life, not for yourself, but for Jehovah. (Romans 14:8; 1 Peter 4:1, 2) That may sound like a big step to take, and it is. But it opens the way for the best life. How so?
Jehovah is the most generous Person. No matter what you give him, he will always give you back far more. (Mark 10:29, 30) He will give you the most interesting, rewarding, and fulfilling life possible, even now in this dying old world. And that is just the beginning. The journey that begins with your baptism does not have to end. You can go on serving your beloved Father as long as he lives, for all eternity. - Read PSALM 41:12.
When you take the steps of dedication and baptism, you have the privilege of giving something truly precious to your Father. He has given you every good thing, every happy moment, you have ever enjoyed. In response, you can give the Owner of heaven and earth something that he does not already have-your willing, devoted service. (Job 1:8; 41:11; Proverbs 27:11) What better use could ever make of your life? Without a doubt, your love for Jehovah is the best reason to get baptized.
Next time: Why Get Baptized? - WHY WAIT?
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