John 3:30 “He must become greater; I must become less.”
I don’t know how many times I have read these words or how many times I have uttered them. But as I see them again today I find myself again saying them from the heart. I must become less, letting Him alone be the focus. If anyone sees anything when looking at me, I want it to be Him. I must become less so that He shines through brighter than ever.
The words spoken here in today’s verse come from John the Baptist. John was the forerunner of Christ, announcing the coming kingdom and preparing people. He earned his name of Baptizer because he was baptizing people to help prepare the way. He was a preacher of repentance and followed that repentance with baptism, including the baptism of Jesus Himself.
John the Baptist was also the first to recognize Jesus for who He was. He called Him the Son of God and the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. And he knew that he had to step back from his ministry to let Jesus shine. He still continued to preach, which we know because he was arrested and beheaded for what he said about Herodias, the wife of King Herod Antipas. But we do not know if he continued baptizing or if Jesus and His disciples took over that role completely.
John’s words are important because he was the first to recognize Jesus and his words should be important in your life, too. Recognize that Jesus is King, the Son of God, the Lamb Who takes away your sin. Repent, as John preached, and turn from your sins to Him. Humble yourself the way John did when he recognized Jesus as the Son of God.
We must become less, He must become more. Let those words be a rallying cry, a mantra. Let it be the cry of your heart. Less of me, More of Him.
Prayer: Lord, I want to be like John the Baptist. I want to say, ‘More of You, less of me,’ and mean it. Let me be humble before You as I recognize Your holiness and position as Lord. Amen
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