Unto us a Child is Born, Dedicated but not Baptized as an infant

Unto us a Child is Born, Dedicated but not Baptized as an infant

JESUS WAS NOT BAPTIZED IN INFANCY BUT WAS DEDICATED AT THE TEMPLE

‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭25‬-‭33‬

“And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.” And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.”

OUR CHILDREN TOO IN THEIR INFANCY MUST BE DEDICATED TO GOD

‭‭Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬-‭16‬

“Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.”

Parents, give your children to the Lord, and ever keep it before their minds that they belong to Him, that they are lambs of Christ’s flock, watched over by the true Shepherd. Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord; and it is said of him, “Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words [the Lord’s words through Samuel] fall to the ground.” In the case of this prophet and judge in Israel are presented the possibilities that are placed before a child whose parents co-operate with God, doing their appointed – {Pastoral Ministry p. 167.5}

2 Timothy 3:15-17

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

GOD WILL TEACH AND PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN

Psalms‬ ‭32‬:‭8‬ ‭

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54‬:‭13‬

“All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54‬:‭16‬-‭17‬

““Behold, I have created the blacksmith Who blows the coals in the fire, Who brings forth an instrument for his work; And I have created the spoiler to destroy. No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭49‬:‭25‬

“But thus says the Lord: “Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, And the prey of the terrible be delivered; For I will contend with him who contends with you, And I will save your children.”

‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭2‬:‭5‬

“For I,’ says the Lord, ‘will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’ ”

‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬

“For thus says the Lord of hosts: “He sent Me after glory, to the nations which plunder you; for he who touches you touches the apple of His eye.”

‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭28‬-‭29‬

“And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand.”