This Baptism Doesn't Go as Planned

This baptism didn’t go as planned. Things went wrong quickly and did so in the most hilarious way possible. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see what went wrong with this baptism, and you’ll still be laughing long after the video ends.

Baptism is an important sacrament in churches. It’s important enough that even Jesus Christ Himself was baptized. Of course, baptism signifies that the old self has been washed away and has been made a new creation in Christ. No longer are they bound by their sin and shame. They have been forgiven and have chosen to follow Jesus Christ.

 It's an outward expression of what has already taken place in that individual’s heart and life. They are signaling their commitment to Christ, choosing to follow and obey Him, while at the same time forsaking their old ways and old life. It’s an act that is and should be celebrated and recognized.

However, despite its importance and the momentous change it signifies, baptism services are not always perfect. People, even when forgiven, are still not perfect. We still have our flaws and imperfections. A clip posted on YouTube hilariously proves this point.

In the video, a man and the pastor stand in the baptismal pool. Additionally, another man stands behind the two, almost as if preparing for the worst. Maybe they had the sense that disaster might strike and wanted to be prepared just in that event.

Things got off to a rough start as the pastor attempted to get the man to place his hands over his nose and mouth. Despite the pastor’s efforts, the man refused to cooperate, at least momentarily, causing several in the church to break out into laughter.

But things only got worse from there.

The pastor takes the man underwater, but instead of simply standing up, the man pops out, knocking the pastor down. The minister was literally pulled out of the water by the collar of his shirt.

Mark 16:16 “He who has faith and is given baptism will get salvation; but he who has not faith will be judged.”