What if God's love wasn't something you had to earn? In a world obsessed with achievement, Pastor James reveals a profound truth from Jesus' baptism—God declares His love before any accomplishment. Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt reflection on Mark 1:9-13, we discover how grace defies our "perform-then-approve" culture. From ancient Creation to modern baptisms, Pastor James shows how God delights in us simply because we are His. Ready to shed the weight of shame and embrace your identity as God's beloved? Don't miss this transformative message about grace that begins, sustains, and carries us home. Sermon 1-18-26