It’s About the Lamb

Remember as a child sliding the crayon from one dot to another until getting to the last dot, excited to see a picture form?  This is often how we come to understand certain things—connecting the dots.  Have we considered the “dot connection” (if you will) of the Lamb of God? As we draw near to Easter, let’s pick up our crayon and begin connecting as we see the progression of the Lamb.

Genesis 22: God declares to Abraham to take his son Isaac, his only son to the mountain and offer him as a sacrifice. As Abe and son begin their hike up the mountain, father placing the wood on the shoulders of the son, Isaac says, “The fire and wood are here” then asks, “But where is the lamb?” Abraham confidently responds, “God Himself will provide the lamb.”  As the story progresses, Isaac on the altar, Abraham obeys to the fullest. God knowing his heart, stops him and in substitution, provides a male lamb for the sacrifice.   The lamb provided.

Exodus 12: God prepares the Israelites to leave the captivity of Egypt. Instructions were given as the Angel of Death would soon be unleashed. “Take the lamb” slay and place the blood of the lamb on the doorpost of the home.  The blood now over them, death avoided. The lamb protected.

John 1: John the Baptist, known as an eccentric evangelist, sees Jesus approaching; he openly declares, “Look, behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.” John purposely points to Jesus, the shift of attention.  The Lamb proclaimed.

Revelation 5: The heavenly citizens declare before the throne, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise” (v9). THAT verse! Read it again as Holy Spirit breathes on you with His Majesty! Let’s all stand to our feet!  The Lamb PRAISED!

As we enjoy milk chocolate with peanut butter filled eggs (I SO love Easter candy) let’s take these next few days building up to Easter—our dots connected. May we wholeheartedly consider the Lamb of God. The empty cross. The empty tomb. Focusing, seeing, understanding and participating in the celebration of Jesus.

It’s not about the bunny—it’s about the LAMB! 

The lamb provided, protected, proclaimed and praised.

Worthy is the LAMB!

In Him, DeDe (“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” – Hebrews 10:24).