You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah, but am sent ahead of him.’ The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. ~ John 3:28-29
How often have you wondered about your role in life as a follower of Jesus? John the Baptist knew he was sent ahead of Jesus to prepare the way for Him. He was considered a best friend of Jesus’ and was excited to be part of the plan. Are you excited to be part of His second coming plan, or do you just sit idly by awaiting His return? How have you planned and prepared yourself and others? Do you tell them of the good news that is the gospel? Following John’s example, we should be humble and full of service to others so that they may see Christ in us. Not for our own glory, but for His glory so that Christ can do work in the people that we meet. We are called to have great influence in this world not for self gain, but so that people can see Christ in us and repent and turn their lives to Him. Joy is when we see souls of loved ones and friends make the decision to follow Jesus. True joy. When God is lifted high in our lives people take notice and we find fulfillment in being a soul winner for Christ. John the Baptist knew he must be humble and obedient for Christ to shine through him for others to see. We must become less worldly and more humble and Christlike to win souls for his glory. Humbling ourselves for his use and happily taking a back seat to Jesus’ will in our lives. In this world and culture of self-gratitude and promotion, we need to be mindful that Christ has paved the path for us and share that news with others. Life is not about us, it’s about Him. Every role, every position we have has been granted by God for His purposes - not our own. There is no greater service to God than to humbly love others, plant the seed of the good news and step aside to watch the Holy Spirit takeover. Let us be an example like John and put our best foot forward by humbly preparing the way for Jesus’ return. ~ Amen
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