HE MUST BECOME GREATER
Read John 3:30
“He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 (HCSB)
Ministry involvement isn’t immune from dangers. The enemy loves to see
pastors and Christian leaders disobey God, divide churches, and destroy
ministries. One tool the enemy uses is pride. As Pr. 16:18 reads, “Pride
comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.” John’s
heart was in the right place. He desired to see people focus on the Son
of God and the Savior of the world. John wanted the watching world to
remember Jesus’ name, not his name.
Trouble comes when pastors and Christian leaders fail to follow John’s
example. A pastor believes he is irreplaceable; he positions himself to
climb the “ministerial ladder” of success; and he seeks to take credit for
the church’s advancement and growth. God longs for His Son to increase
and for His servants to decrease. Jesus increases when He becomes
the “thread” of every sermon and Bible study, when He receives the glory
and honor that are due Him, when His grace is embraced and given, and
when He is followed with heartfelt devotion and surrender.
As you reflect on your life and ministry, are you following John’s inspirational
example? Is the spotlight of ministry shining on you or on the One
who converted and called you?
PRAYER
If Jesus is increasing, praise the Father. If you’re
increasing, repent and experience a new beginning.
