A BABY SEAL! – John 1:29 Devotional

A BABY SEAL!

John 1:29 – Devotional

John 1:29

“Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world.”

I heard of a missionary who was ministering in Eskimo villages along the Bering Sea. He was sharing the Gospel using this passage from John 1:29. The response from the people was blank and empty.

The next day he spoke with one of the elders and asked him why the people acted so confused about this scripture passage. The elder scratched his head and replied, “We do not understand what the word ‘Lamb’ means. Please explain it to us.”

The next time the people gathered to hear the Word of God, the missionary read John 1:29, but with a difference: “Look, the Baby Seal of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” He knew he had found his answer. He explained to the group that Jesus was as innocent as a baby seal. Jesus never used His divine power, but allowed Himself to die so men, women, boys and girls could have their sins taken away and be prepared for heaven.

That missionary’s creative application of God’s Word reached into a culture of ice and snow to reveal that Jesus died for them. Many of the people repented of their sins and accepted Jesus into their hearts as their Savior. Praise the Lord for His tender mercy!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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