John 1:36. “And looking upon Jesus as He walked, he saith, ‘Behold the Lamb of God!’”
BEHOLD! “Behold the Lamb of God” is not taking just a casual look. The One who came toward Jordan looked much like any other man. The second time John said that, he watched each step He took – The purposeful steps after His baptism, seemed to speak loudly to him.
When a person identifies himself with either a man or a cause – The steps they take, the words they say and the places they will go, Indicate a goal before them that is greater than men to please – To look intently on such a person, the weight of their testimony shows.
A sacrifice or more I might make, needs to seriously be made – When the object of our life is Christ, and is by others there to be seen. There is more than a casual stroll to take or flighty words to be said – If those who are looking on see a difference from what has been.
When those men with John saw Jesus, they changed the way they went, And followed after Him to see Him and find out where He did dwell. I wonder if some who watch me will ask if people think I was sent To really make a difference and if my words the truth will tell.
I have had some people at times, ask why I don’t do some things That others around me do and they seem to think nothing of it. Maybe if in some way they can see Jesus and the joy to me He brings – Then as a result of following Him, to the work of my life there will be profit.
“O God, I know that even here today some are watching me and the things I do. They are probably listening from a distance trying to hear what I say. I am asking for help to act and speak in ways that can honor the Lord Jesus Christ and make people think about Him and the Gospel message they will hear tonight. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”