The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

John 1:29

This is how the disciples would get to know Jesus, as the promised Messiah, the Lamb of God, the one who would be able to take away the sins of mankind.   I am impressed by this.  From this first formal introduction to Jesus’ revelation as the Lamb of God to its actual fulfillment simply astounds me!  Is this possible?  All people?  Not only is it possible but it is now done!

I sit here pondering all this and wonder, why did Jesus not introduce himself as God’s Son, which he was?  Or the Perfect One. Which He was!  In this lies the mystery.

Jesus knows us because he is the co-creator.  He knows that we have nothing to earn our salvation and walk with God.  This had to be earned for us – Jesus did that!  This is God’s word to my heart this morning.  Praise Him!  Forever!