Decreasing For Increase
John the Baptist is a character whose life deserves much study and emulation. When his followers asked him about why people were following Jesus instead of him he said,
John 3:30-36 — He must increase, but I must decrease. He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all. He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony. Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true. For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.
I love this passage. John had his priorities right. Jesus must increase, but I must decrease.
It is not about me having more followers, it is about Jesus having more followers. It is not that people know about me, it is that people know about Jesus. It really is all about Jesus.
Great Article!
Daniel