“He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” John 3:30 (NLT)
It’s human for us to focus on ourselves and all that we have mastered in our life. This causes us to be self centered and wrapped up our own “spotlight.” Who have you made more important in your life? What role does Jesus play?
Yet since John’s mission was to go before Jesus and “prepare the way” for Him (Mark 1:2-3), the time came when John needed to fade into the background of the Bible story and allow Jesus His place. It is with considerable grace and humility that John says, “He must increase, but I must decrease”(John 3:30). What can we learn from this statement?” (Bible.ca) (He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease” John 3:30) (The Expository Files)
When we enable Jesus to become a greater impact in our lives, we become less. So let’s fade into the background as John did and allow Jesus our place.
Counting My Blessings,
Susan Browder
He Must Increase; I Must Decrease By Matt Papa
