"It is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These have been redeemed from mankind as firstfruits for God and the Lamb, and in their mouth no lie was found, for they are blameless."
(Revelation 14:4-5)
John frames for us the Church in both the here-and-now and the not-yet. Though standing with Christ on Mount Zion, the church is still living in the world, and must therefore, “follow the Lamb wherever He goes.” The implication in this is strong. The Lamb did the will of the Father. We are to do the same through obedience to His commands. The Lamb went to the cross. We are to do the same by dying daily, mortifying the deeds of the body. The Lamb laid down His life for the brethren. We are to do the same through humble service and love for one another. The Lamb did not shrink from doing all that the Father gave Him, even when it meant drinking the bitter cup of suffering. We are to do the same, drinking the cup that Christ providentially gives us, leaning upon His strength, and rejoicing even to share in His sufferings.
(Phil A. Newton)
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