Today I went to my pastor's house to talk to him about a youth program that some of the college graduates at church proposed. When I was on my way out he asked me if I was baptized and I said NO.. He automatically started telling me that I will have to be baptized as soon as possible. Then an elder pulled up to the driveway and the conversation got deeper. In the end he ended up telling the elder to have the water running for TOMORROW 10am.. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH could you believe this... who gets baptized like this.. how random... so how do I shut this down.. I'm down for baptism but when I am ready...... help me I need to shut this down before 10 am..
I agree with the others in saying that you are to do it at your time. However, I do understand the passion of your pastor in trying to share with you the importance of baptism and how it is a benefit for you and not a distraction.
Now, I realize that it may have been much for you, the way he presented it...but, don't close the door on what he said either. Spend time with the Lord and ask Him to reveal to you why His desire for man to be baptized is of great importance to Him (The Father) and that you will truly understand the results of such event.
Ask, and it shall be given you...good measured, press down, shaken together and running over!
Remember....the enemy doesn't want you to get baptized...he knows the empowerment of the believer when he/she does, so his plan is to confuse you and to get you to a point where you are afraid to do it.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean NOT to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE shall direct your path.
Be blessed my sister and be at peace!