Pointing to the Lamb: Finding the One Who Comes After

There are times in the mission field, or even right here in our living rooms, when the Spirit prompts us to point—not to ourselves, but to the Savior. It’s a delicate art, isn't it? You’ve been taught to share the gospel, to testify, to share our experiences, and sometimes the very next step feels like pointing a finger at something bigger, something divine, that we ourselves can’t fully grasp.

I was recently reviewing some material, and it brought to mind the powerful testimony of John the Baptist. Think about it: John was a man of immense power, a prophet in his own right, baptizing people in the Jordan. He was doing the work, preparing the way. But his entire message, his entire ministry, was built on pointing *away* from himself.

When the priests and Levites cornered him, asking who he was, his answer wasn't self-aggrandizing. He didn't claim to be the Messiah, or Elijah, or the Prophet. He said, “I baptize with water, but among you there is one whom you do not know. He is the one who comes after me…”

That moment—that intentional redirection—is a masterclass in discipleship. It reminds me that the greatest strength we have as Latter-day Saints isn't in our own testimonies, though those are vital. It’s in our ability to testify of the Savior, Jesus Christ, who is the Lamb of God. John saw Jesus, and he didn't just say, "Oh, look at Him!" He testified: “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”

The Spirit’s Gentle Nudge

What strikes me most as a returned missionary is how the Spirit works through that pointing. John didn't *know* who Jesus was in the way we do now, but he testified of what he *saw*—the Spirit descending like a dove. He testified of the *pattern* of the Atonement. He was a conduit, a prepared vessel, but the power source was entirely external.

As we continue to learn how to be better internet missionaries, we need to remember this humility. Our job isn't to be the star; it’s to be the guide pointing toward the Star. It’s about preparing the way for the Savior.

A Bite-Sized Mission Prep Skill: The Redirect

Here’s a small skill I want to pass along today, something we can practice this week. If an investigator asks you a question that, while valid, steers the conversation too far into your own experiences or doctrines without centering on Christ, practice the "Redirect." Instead of answering directly, acknowledge their question, and then pivot back to the core message. For example, if they ask, "How does the temple really work?" you might respond, "That’s a deep question, and I’d love to learn more about it with you. But what I find most central to understanding the temple is the Atonement—the power that makes all covenants possible. Can we talk a little more about that aspect?"

It takes practice, but it keeps the focus where it belongs: on the Savior.

Keep the Conversation Going

If this resonated with you, I encourage you to bring it into our local study. We’re having a Book Club session next week focused on the Book of John, and we’ll be discussing the nature of John’s testimony. It’s a wonderful place to practice pointing. If you’re feeling the call to deepen your study, check out the details for our next gathering here. It’s a chance to connect with fellow disciples who are eager to learn and share.

Remember, every member can be an internet missionary, every member can be a disciple anywhere, all the time. Let’s keep pointing to the Lamb.