From Pain to Baptism: What Jesus Did in One Week in Aguascalientes

Gathering together with disciples in Aguascalientes back in the city.

A week ago, Lupita was searching.

By the end of the week, she would step into the waters of baptism and testify that Jesus had changed her life.

That is why we traveled to Aguascalientes.

After an overnight bus ride from Mexico City, Ruthie and I arrived tired but excited. Aguascalientes holds a special place in our hearts because it was the very first place we visited when we began coming to Mexico. Returning felt like coming back to family.

We did not know exactly what God would do during the week, but He quickly reminded us that He was already at work.

That first day, disciples began arriving to visit us. There was excitement, laughter, and encouragement as we caught up on everything God had been doing since our last visit.

Among those who came were Erika's sister, Lupita, and her boyfriend.

That evening we shared our testimony with them. As we spoke about God's grace, repentance, and the life-changing power of Jesus Christ, Lupita listened carefully. Before the night ended, she expressed interest in being baptized.

We could see God drawing her.

The next few days were filled with fellowship and ministry.

On Friday evening, we met with several disciples at a restaurant. It was a simple gathering, but one filled with encouragement and joy as brothers and sisters in Christ shared what God had been doing in their lives.

Saturday became one of the most meaningful days of the trip.

Ruthie sharing Gospel.

We sat down with Lupita and her boyfriend and shared the Gospel more fully. As we talked, something became clear: God was working in her heart. By the end of the conversation, she made the decision that she wanted to be baptized.

We scheduled her baptism for Wednesday.

That evening, twelve people gathered together for teaching and fellowship. The message focused on the fear of God.

Many people want God's blessings, but Scripture also teaches that those who have seen His power and received His truth carry a greater responsibility before Him. We discussed the importance of walking in obedience, turning away from sin, and remaining faithful to Christ.

That evening, twelve people gathered together for teaching and fellowship.

The room grew quiet as people reflected on these truths.

We also spent time emphasizing unity among believers. In a world full of division, the Church must remain united in love, forgiveness, and humility.

Then came a beautiful surprise.

A special moment as a couple publicly committed themselves before God and the believers gathered with them.

A couple who had long desired to commit themselves before God asked us to bless their union. They were unable to afford a legal ceremony, but they wanted to make a covenant commitment before the Lord and before their brothers and sisters in Christ.

It was a beautiful moment filled with tears, prayer, and joy.

On Sunday, we traveled to Zacatecas and Jerez to visit two sisters in Christ. One had recently given birth to a newborn baby. We spent the day encouraging them, praying with them, and strengthening them in their faith.

The next two days were devoted to personal ministry.

One sister was facing struggles in her marriage. Another family was dealing with difficult relationships. Again and again, the conversation returned to the same truth:

When we surrender everything to God, He is faithful.

We encouraged them to focus on their relationship with Jesus and to represent Him well in their homes. By the end of our conversations, hope had replaced discouragement.

Then Wednesday arrived.

Baptism day.

Only a few days earlier, Lupita had experienced freedom from physical pain after prayer. She knew something real had happened.

Now she was ready to publicly surrender her life to Jesus Christ.

As she entered the water, everyone rejoiced.

When she came up from the water, she shared that she felt different. There was peace. There was joy. There was freedom.

Lupita got baptized.

Moments like these remind us why we travel, why we serve, and why we continue preaching the Gospel.

Jesus is still changing lives.

On Thursday, we spent more time with Lupita, Erika, and their families. We prayed with Lupita again and continued encouraging her as she began this new chapter in her walk with Christ.

A joyful evening of fellowship as brothers and sisters in Christ encouraged one another.

We also met her boyfriend's mother for the first time.

She asked many questions about Jesus.

As the conversation continued, it became clear that God was stirring something in her heart as well. We left encouraged and hopeful for what He may do next.

That evening, everyone gathered for a farewell celebration.

There was food, laughter, testimonies, prayers, and many hugs as we prepared to leave.

By the time the week ended, we were exhausted.

But it was the kind of exhaustion that comes from spending yourself for the Kingdom of God.

A woman was baptized.

Families were encouraged.

Believers were strengthened.

A couple committed themselves before God.

Seeds of the Gospel were planted.

And once again, we witnessed the faithfulness of Jesus Christ.

As we left Aguascalientes, our hearts were full.

We already miss the people.

We already miss the fellowship.

But we are grateful for every conversation, every prayer, every testimony, and every life that God allowed us to be part of during this trip.

Please continue praying for Lupita, for the believers in Aguascalientes, and for those who are still seeking Jesus.

The work continues.

And all glory belongs to Him.