HE MUST INCREASE

"He must increase, but I must decrease." John 3:30 KJV

We find John the Baptizer was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, and people were coming and being baptized. On the other side of the river, Jesus was also baptizing with His Disciples. For some reason, this triggers a dispute over purification between John’s disciples and a certain Jewish man (Verse 25). John's disciples brought word to him that Jesus was also baptizing people on the other side. John did not respond with a jealous note, nor did his response reveal that he was afraid of losing his position and his popularity with the people. In fact, John said, "He must increase and I must decrease." 

The principle of John’s statement goes far beyond this baptism scene. This should be the lifestyle and character of every Christian. Christ must become greater and we must become less. Well, how do you do that? How do we make Christ greater and how do we become less. Firstly, If you allow Jesus to be Lord of your life, you are allowing Him to become greater (Romans 10:9). Secondly, you must seek to understand who He is and follow His Will for your life by becoming a student of His Word (2 Timothy 2:15). Thirdly, we need to love as we are loved. In John 15:12, Jesus said “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” Fourthly, we need to live a life of prayer. There are many other reasons but if you genuinely carry out this instructions, you are fulfilling His Word.

The key to walking successfully with God is; He must increase and you must decrease. Your self will must decrease and His divine will must increase, your plans must be immersed in His plan and purpose for your life, your abilities must be absorbed into His ability and your desires must be totally consumed in His desires for you. When Jesus increases and we decrease, our joy increases. Let Him increase, start today and watch what happens in your life.

Further Scripture Study: Philippians 2:9-11; John 3:29 

Declare This: Dear Father, thank You for Your Word. From today, I reverse the order and allow You to increase daily in my life while I decrease in Jesus name Amen.