May 1
John 1:29-51
John continues to help us think through the identity of Jesus. He wants us to be able to answer correctly who Jesus is and the difference he should make in our lives. John the Baptist first proclaimed the greatness of Jesus. He immediately declared that Jesus is greater than him. John’s message was worth following, but Jesus is worth following even more. John then proclaims that he is “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” He is the true Passover Lamb, the true sacrifice, and the one who can finally eradicate our sin. He was the only one who could do what humanity needs. Finally, John declares that Jesus is the one who will bring the Holy Spirit. He will send God himself to live within us and make us new.
Jesus’ greatness demands a great response. Andrew models what an appropriate response looks like. He chose to follow Jesus and then called others to do the same. He began with his immediate sphere of influence (his family) but spent the rest of his life, traveling around, telling multitudes about who Jesus is and what he has done. Our lives should look the same as Andrew's. We should ensure that we are following Jesus with every aspect of our lives and calling others to follow him as well. There is nothing more worthy than giving our lives to Jesus, or greater than calling others to embrace him."
Father God, help me to remember your greatness, the glory of your Son, and the work of your Spirit. Help me to follow you and call others to follow you as well. Amen.
How can you live in a way that communicates the greatness of Jesus to those in your life?
John continues to help us think through the identity of Jesus. He wants us to be able to answer correctly who Jesus is and the difference he should make in our lives. John the Baptist first proclaimed the greatness of Jesus. He immediately declared that Jesus is greater than him. John’s message was worth following, but Jesus is worth following even more. John then proclaims that he is “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” He is the true Passover Lamb, the true sacrifice, and the one who can finally eradicate our sin. He was the only one who could do what humanity needs. Finally, John declares that Jesus is the one who will bring the Holy Spirit. He will send God himself to live within us and make us new.
Jesus’ greatness demands a great response. Andrew models what an appropriate response looks like. He chose to follow Jesus and then called others to do the same. He began with his immediate sphere of influence (his family) but spent the rest of his life, traveling around, telling multitudes about who Jesus is and what he has done. Our lives should look the same as Andrew's. We should ensure that we are following Jesus with every aspect of our lives and calling others to follow him as well. There is nothing more worthy than giving our lives to Jesus, or greater than calling others to embrace him."
Father God, help me to remember your greatness, the glory of your Son, and the work of your Spirit. Help me to follow you and call others to follow you as well. Amen.
How can you live in a way that communicates the greatness of Jesus to those in your life?
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