Jesus become greater in my life!

What does this mean? What is John the Baptist talking about? John the Baptist was the messenger of God, to prepare the way of the coming of Messiah – Jesus on the scene. Jesus referred to John as “a burning and shining lamp!”. In Matthew 11:11 Jesus says, “I say unto you, among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist.” However, we see here the humility and devotion to His calling in for his life. Yet, look at where he lived! look at what he eats for food. 

     John the Baptist embodies the verse in Matthew 16:25 Jesus said, “whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.”  

     We need to live in such a way that people see Jesus in us, and when we are not around when they think of us, they think of Jesus. What John is saying here is that my desires for myself, my wants must decrease, become less of who I am, and that Jesus must become more in my life as I yield to Him and be obedient to His word. My thoughts, my actions and my speech become more and more like Him because I am willing to lose my life, meaning surrendering my desires, my wants, my feelings to Him and what He is calling me to!

     I Pray that this verse becomes more and more of a reality in your life. That Jesus would become greater through my life, and I would become less and less in every way. In my own eyes and other people’s eyes may we become less, and Jesus becomes greater! Leave a legacy that when people think of you, they think and see Jesus!

Glenn C

 ’68 / ’87  Winter Garden FL