It's About Him-DD 9/1/2010

"He must increase, but I must decrease." John 3:30

A number of John's disciples were commenting on the fact that Jesus and his disciples were now baptizing and were attracting the attention of many. You see to them, John was "the man." Who was this Jesus who seemed be taking over?

John took the time to properly frame the situation by reminding them that he had always said that he himself was NOT the Christ. He portrayed himself as the friend of the bridegroom, one who rejoiced at his coming and his purpose.

Beloved, those of us who serve must always know that despite honor and praise that may be lavished upon us by those who do not know better, it is always and only about Jesus. To be sure, we have the ability to serve as forerunners, heralds and way makers but the message is always of, by and about our Savior. Those who may be attracted to us as the delivery persons must be redirected to the deliverer. Let us remember both our purpose and our benefactor.

In Revival,

Lee