Advent 2022 – Day 27: John 3:30
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
John 3:30, ESV
At Advent, we look back at why Jesus had to come, that He came, and then that He will come again.
Jesus came to live amongst us, and His true followers look to Him.
True followers of Jesus rejoice to hear Him and to point others toward Him.
2000 years ago through today, there are those who say we should focus on building our own life, on making sure we are happy and influential.
Yet, God came to us, showing us He is the only one worthy of influence and fame, our true source of happiness and joy.
It is not that we hate ourselves or other people, it is that Jesus has saved His people and we want to show the world who He is.
The world may think we want to be their saviors, but we know He is the rightful King and Savior.
Our mission is not to grow our platform but to grow Christ’s Church.
Yes, like John we deny ourselves and point to Christ, and we deny ourselves because we want the world to know Christ.
It is not self-deprecation, it is glorifying our God who lives in us and is restoring all things, including us.
May we seek the Lord who saves us and to bring Him all glory.
a simple man of God 