Are you part of a counter-culture?

We had a Baptism service at church today. There were two adults that got baptised and I truly always love witnessing this act of obedience. It always brings joy to my heart when I see people who truly want to serve the Lord.Something Simon and I have been talking about lately is being a counter culture in our world. In a world when being part of the culture is what you're supposed to do... and going against it is to be pretty much rejected or shunned.

But during this Baptism today I noticed something really cool. If someone is going to be a true Christ follower they are going to go against most of today's culture's norms... and they are going to leave a mark on the world for Jesus... a lasting mark of some kind that Glorifies God and will make a difference in someone's life.

After the first lady came out of the water from being baptized she walked from the stage to the back of the church and she was leaving wet footprints all the way back. She had just finished proclaiming her faith in Jesus and as she walked she was leaving her mark everywhere she went. She had just been washed, figuratively, by the blood of Jesus... the blood that needed to be shed in order for us all to be saved from Hell, Sin, and ourselves and she was leaving a little of His blood behind as she was walking.. she was "making a difference everywhere she went."

Her footprints looked different from the rest of the carpet around.I thought this was an awesome illustration of what our lives should look like out there in the world. Our lives, in some way, should make an impact for Jesus in people's lives... in the world... in our circle of influence. This pretty well always means going against society's norms and being a counter culture.

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