The Lamb of God

In college, I have become used to choosing my schedule, extracurricular, and hobbies. Everything in my
life seemed under my control. All of this came to an abrupt ending when this outbreak became a reality.
What at first seemed like the darkest time, has now grown me in ways I could have never imagined. Being
able to see how much God is in control has brought so much growth in my humility towards the lord and
to the life he has given me. I love the description of Sin being “the universal addiction to self that
develops when individuals put themselves in the center of their personal world in a way that leads to
abuse others and self”. Before, when I thought I was in control, this was exactly what I was doing.  
Recently reading through John and now listening to this sermon, has made me really adore the life John
the Baptist lived. John seemed to always preach humbly and points away any worship he got from others
to Jesus. He never seemed to lose sight of the one who came before him. This whole experience has
helped me live more like John and remember there is always the one whose straps of sandals I will never
be worthy to untie. 

Praise the Lord that what feels like an uphill battle has already been fought for us! Praise the Lord for
sending the Lamb of God who takes away the Sin of the world!!!

Comments

  1. CrystalApril 9, 2020 at 6:25 PM

    Wow, Sam. This just made me a little teary. You're right, John never seemed to lose sight of the one who came before him. Thanks for putting into perspective the reality of Jesus' sacrifice on your life, showing so sweetly His great worth, and for the hope that the battle's been fought. That reminds my heart to trust today, thank you!

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