Baptism isn’t about “enjoying His presence”. Baptism is an ordinance illustrating to the world that one recognizes they are a sinner, have repented and asked God to enter their life. They now wish to be associated with the promises of Christ, whatever that entails including persecution. What specifically would someone want to celebrate?
While I do not believe one can lose the gift of salvation that God has bestowed upon us, it is presumptuous and prideful to celebrate one's calling. If we recognized our calling we wouldn't be celebrating that we've crossed over to the Perly Gates. Instead our baptism would serve in showing how far short we fall and how many miles we need to walk to those gates.
The communion of the Holy Spirit? nah.
If we recognized our calling we wouldn't be celebrating that we've crossed over to the Perly Gates. Instead our baptism would serve in showing how far short we fall and how many miles we need to walk to those gates.
If we recognized the kindness, beauty and glory of Jesus, we would be smiling at the thought of His love for us, despite our flaws, and the prospect of walking with Him for the rest of eternity!
Lighten up. Life is supposed to be fun, we're free from sin now, we have all things that pertain to life and godliness, we've entered into the Kingdom. We have the opportunity to change the sinners around us into saints! Why should we be so dour? Not me.