DCLM Higher Everyday 30 June 2024 — The Lamb of God
DCLM Higher Everyday 30 June 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Lamb of God
Topic: The Lamb of God
Text: John 1:29-34
29The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
31And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
32And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
33And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
34And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
Key Verse: “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).
Message
Christians refer to Jesus as the “Lamb of God.” However, this title is significant to our faith. In our text, John the Baptist declared Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
John the Baptist’s declaration that Jesus is the Lamb of God is significant for several reasons. Firstly, the title “Lamb of God” dates back to the Old Testament sacrificial system, where a lamb was offered as a sacrifice for the sins of the people. By calling Jesus the Lamb of God, John is identifying Him as the ultimate sacrifice for sin through His death on the cross. Secondly, John’s proclamation highlights Jesus’ role as the the long awaited Messiah. The Messiah was expected to come and save God’s people from their sins. Moreover, John the Baptist’s testimony also reminds us that Jesus was not an ordinary man, but the Son of God. John saw the Spirit of God descend and remain on Jesus, confirming that He was indeed the Messiah. Surrender your life to Him and declare Him to others as the Lamb of God.
Quote: Surrender your life to Him
Challenge: Jesus is the only acceptable Sacrifice for sin.
Prayer for today: Lord Jesus, save me from my sin.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
