Wednesday, January 21 Why are you delaying? Rise, get baptized.​—Acts 22:16.

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Wednesday, January 21

Why are you delaying? Rise, get baptized.—Acts 22:16.

 

Do you love Jehovah God, the one who has given you every good gift, even life itself? Do you want to show your love for him? The best way to do so is to dedicate yourself to him and then symbolize your dedication by water baptism. These steps make you part of Jehovah’s family. As a result, your Father and Friend will guide you and care for you because you will belong to him. (Ps. 73:24; Isa. 43:1, 2) Dedication and baptism also give you the prospect of enjoying endless life. (1 Pet. 3:21) Is something holding you back from getting baptized? If so, you are not alone. Millions before you have had to make changes in their conduct and in their way of thinking in order to qualify for baptism. They are now serving Jehovah with joy and zeal. w25.03 2 ¶1-2

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 *Wednesday,* 
 *January* 21 
 
Why are you delaying?
 Rise, get baptized.
Acts 22:16.

1.Jehovah is the giver of every good gift, including life itself.

2. Loving Jehovah naturally moves a person to want to show that love.

3. The best way to show love for Jehovah is through dedication and water baptism.

4. Baptism symbolizes a personal decision to belong fully to Jehovah.

5. Dedication and baptism make a person part of Jehovah’s family.

6. Jehovah becomes not only our God but also our Father and Friend.

7. Those who belong to Jehovah receive his guidance, care, and protection.

8. Jehovah promises to be with his servants through difficulties and challenges.

9. Dedication and baptism give the hope of everlasting life.

10. Feeling hesitant about baptism is normal; many faithful servants faced obstacles too.

11. Making needed changes in conduct and thinking is part of spiritual growth.

12. Those who overcame obstacles to get baptized now serve Jehovah with joy and zeal.

13. Delaying baptism is discouraged; Jehovah invites us to act when we are ready.

14. Obedience to Jehovah brings peace, purpose, and a strong relationship with him.