Beholding Christ

John 1:29

"The next day [John] saw Jesus coming to him and said, "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"

It has always intrigued me that John the Baptist never said "Believe in the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." The emphasis is on seeing Christ. It is consistent with John the Apostle's approach to building faith; he simply displays Christ in all His glory. Christian faith is not simply about believing in Jesus; it is about beholding Jesus. We must gaze deeply into His riches lest we be found enjoying the gifts rather than the Giver. Christian, make your life much about seeing Jesus and tasting His goodness. Nothing else builds up faith and satisfies the soul more than seeing Christ through the Word. Stay strong in the Lord and God bless!