He Must Become Greater

This week I was impacted by a conversation between John the Baptist and "a certain Jew." This Jew questions John about Jesus and how He is gaining and baptizing disciples as well. Evidently, this Jew was wondering if Jesus was encroaching on John's turf. I love the way John responds. Instead of allowing his pride to step in the way, he humbles himself before this Jew and God. What does he say? "He must become greater; I must become less (NIV - John 3:30)."

This is an incredible and telling statement. John recognized two things: 1) what his role was (to prepare the way for Jesus) and 2) that he was and will always be a subordinate (to the God head). I wonder how often we recognize those two things. Do we understand what our role as Christ's disciples is? If not, let me tell you: We are to prepare the way for Jesus. I know, rocket science, huh? That's our job as it was for John.

Also, do we recognize (as John did) that we are subordinate to God? As we strive to move from self to God, it would bode well for us to understand that He's in charge. He's the boss. He's the king and we are NOT. This week I encourage us all to seek to recognize that "He must become greater; we must become less." It is only then that we will truly become disciples of Christ. To God be the glory and praise forever and ever. AMEN!