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NASB | Luke 2:27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 2:27 Prompted by the Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him the custom required by the Law, |
Subject: Why should we dedicate our baby? |
Bible Note: Greetings and congratulations - my prayer is that this new gift from God will come to know Him as Savior and Lord at an early age. (Now there's dedicatory prayer of a sort!) I can appreciate the difference in experience from church to church, but is it the environment that determines whether or not you will dedicate your child to the Lord or is it your heart's desire? The why it "should be done" is conforming to the traditions of men rather than a response that glorifies God. I suspect that this is what you "felt" at your former church. Now you are in a "family" that perhaps more reflects Jesus Christ and recognizes their corporate responsibility to you in your desire to "train up your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Whatever you decide, you can count on the prayers of those around you to support your decision. I'm so thankful to know that this little one will be welcomed into the world by parents who know Jesus! Blessings to you all! mommapbs |