Matthew 3:15
New Living Translation (NLT)
15 But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him.
New Living Translation (NLT)
John 3:30
New Living Translation (NLT)
30 He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.
Put yourself in John the Baptist's shoes. Your work is going well, people are taking notice, everything is growing. But you know that the purpose of your work is to prepare the people for Jesus. Then Jesus arrives, and His coming tests your integrity. Will you be able to turn your followers over to Him? John passed the test by baptizing Jesus. Can we, like John, put our egos and profitable work aside in order to point others to Jesus? Are we willing to lose some of our status so that everyone will benefit?
Joe
Put yourself in John the Baptist's shoes. Your work is going well, people are taking notice, everything is growing. But you know that the purpose of your work is to prepare the people for Jesus. Then Jesus arrives, and His coming tests your integrity. Will you be able to turn your followers over to Him? John passed the test by baptizing Jesus. Can we, like John, put our egos and profitable work aside in order to point others to Jesus? Are we willing to lose some of our status so that everyone will benefit?
Joe
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