John the Baptist’s life begins with a powerful truth: he is formed by God “as his servant from the womb.” His identity is not something he stumbles into; it is woven into him from the beginning. His entire being is oriented toward one mission—pointing to Christ.
So when John “saw Jesus coming toward him,” there is no hesitation, no confusion, no searching for words. His spirit recognizes the One for whom he has been waiting, watching, preparing. And he cries out with clarity and joy:
“Behold, the Lamb of God.”
In that moment, John names the deepest longing of the world. He identifies the One who fulfills every prophecy, heals every wound, and carries the weight of every sin. And he does more than announce Him—John testifies:
“This is the Son of God.”
What John received from the womb, we receive through water and Spirit. By baptism, we too are “called to be holy with all those who call upon the name of the Lord.” The same grace that ordered John’s life toward Christ now orders ours. We are not spectators to salvation; we are participants, witnesses, bearers of light.
When we profess the One “who takes away the sin of the world,” something remarkable happens. We become, in our own time and place, a light to the nations. God’s salvation reaches the ends of the earth through ordinary people who dare to glorify the Lamb of God in their daily lives.
And as we lift Him up—in our words, our choices, our compassion—God reveals His glory through us. Not because we are perfect, but because Christ shines through those who belong to Him.
John’s cry becomes our mission:
Behold the Lamb.
See Him. Follow Him. Reveal Him.
As we glorify the Lamb of God, the world glimpses the God who still comes toward us, longing to be recognized, named, and shared.
Smitten With Goodness 