Baptized and Beloved

At first glance, Baptism can appear to be a very ordinary thing. A little water. A few words. A pastor’s hand. A crying infant or a wet adult. Nothing flashy. Nothing impressive. Nothing that looks particularly powerful. And yet, Scripture insists that something enormous is happening.

Today’s readings all press the same point from different angles: God does His saving work through humble means, so that faith rests not in us, but in Him alone. And this central truth is clearly seen in Holy Baptism.