By Emi Iwanaga

“…in front of the throne there was what looked like
a sea of glass, clear as crystal.”
“Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, 
standing at the center of the throne…”
“Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth
 and under the earth and on the sea,
 and all that is in them, saying:
 “…and to the Lamb be praise and honor
 and glory and power, for ever and ever!”
 The four living creatures said, “Amen,” 
and the elders fell down and worshiped.”
Revelation 4:6, 5:6,13-14 NIV

THE SLAIN LAMB

Standing there on the Sea of Glass before the throne.
Humility because of the grace received
permeates my soul

Gazing upon the slain lamb before the throne.
Humility because of the sacrifice displayed
brings me to my knees

Reflecting on my life before the throne.
Humility because of new beginnings embraced
illuminates my purpose

Considering my Savior before the throne
Humility because of the cost weighed
flames my devotion

Bowing to worship before the throne.
Humility because of all the creatures around me
evokes my Amen.

Emi Iwanaga served thirteen years as a missionary in Amazon Valley in Brazil, over 20+ years as a children’s ministry director, women’s ministry director, and pastor’s wife, and is currently a spiritual director.