He Must Increase, but I Must Decrease

 

John 3:22-30; 4:1.  Matthew 11:2-6;  Matthew 14:1-13

 

Have you ever met someone who thought the world centers around them?

 

- John's disciples thought everything centered around John.  John 3:22-26.

 

         - They wanted to hold onto their positions or roles of authority.

         - Issues of control, power, envy, and comparison.

 

- John teaches that everything centers around Jesus.  John 3:27-29

 

         - No one has anything unless it has been granted from God.

         - John realized his own ministry had been given by God.

         - John humbly understood his role.

         - John never claimed to be the Messiah.

         - John is Preparing the Way for the King.

         - John understood his role and he did it and his joy is full.

 

- John's last testimony:  He Must Increase, but I Must Decrease.  John 3:30

 

         - Story of how John's life ended:  Matthew 11:2-6;  Matthew 14:1-13

 

 

Do you see yourself as one who is Preparing the Way for the King?

 

               Can you say with John this Christmas:  

               Jesus must increase, but I must decrease.