Today’s Scripture is John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
On the banks of the Jordan River, as he saw Jesus approaching, John could have said many things.
“Look, the King of kings.”
“Look, the promised Messiah.”
“Look, the One who will judge the world.”
But John the Baptist said, “Look, the Lamb of God.”
Lamb is not a title of triumph, but of sacrifice. It doesn’t stir visions of thrones or armies, but of altars and blood. Lambs were for slaughter. Lambs were born for sacrifice. And that’s how John introduces Jesus—not as a conqueror, but as a sacrifice. Not as a lion, but a lamb.
This Lamb would be sacrificed on a cross to take away sin, not just for the Jews, but for you! For me! For your children’s children. He said, For the the whole world!
Can you imagine that moment? The dusty path, the Jordan River lapping nearby, and John lifting his finger to point at Jesus. The world would never be the same.
What about you? Can you see Him? The Lamb who takes away your guilt, your shame, your past? Don’t just look… follow.
Today, open your heart and let that Lamb lead you.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.