For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. – Revelation 7:17 NIV
Steps on Your Journey to Know God More Intimately
- Jesus is the Lamb, Arnion in Greek. Think about this: How can Jesus be both the Shepherd and the Lamb?
- Revelation 5:13 says, “And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, ‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!’”(ESV).
- In John 1:29, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (ESV).
- Revelation 17:14 says, “They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful” (ESV).
- Lambs were used as sacrifices for sins in the Old Testament.
- Think about each of the verses above. In what ways is Jesus like a lamb?
A Prayer for You
Lamb of God, thank You for coming to earth to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins, once for all. Just as a lamb is helpless, so You came as a helpless baby. Thank You for being the Lamb, but also my Shepherd. I’m so glad You will guide me to springs of living water and will wipe every tear from my eyes.
Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart by Gaylyn Williams.