“Gusto ko nang ipahayag sa lahat kung Kanino ako, kung para Kanino talaga ako, at kung Kanino ako nagsisilbi.” (I want the world to know Whom I belong to, Who I am for, and Who I serve.”) This is the bold statement of newly-baptized Sandelyn Nuesca. She was near tears as she expressed that she wanted to grow deeper in God’s love and grace. She wants to embrace her identity as an overcomer. Whatever comes her way, she is convinced that God will back her up.
She also shares that as she was being immersed in water, she felt like she was getting ‘married’ to Christ. “He revealed to me that there are bigger things to come. I am excited and full of joy. Words cannot explain how I feel.”
Christopher Centino chose to be baptized because he wants a tighter, deeper kind of faith—one that can never be swayed. “Gusto kong mabago (I want to change)”.
For TJ Apigo, it was not just a decision but more of a response to God’s calling. He discloses that one night, He was just worshiping God. He found himself in tears and immediately called up his spiritual leader and said, “Sign me up!”
Indeed, water baptism is a public declaration to walk with God. To the newly-baptized, congratulations!
