More Jesus, less me!

John 3:30

30 He must increase, but I must decrease.



When John the Baptist said these words above he was making a statement not only about himself but also for us to grasp on to in our following Jesus. In the context of John's life he had prepared the way for Jesus as God has called him to do and now Jesus was fulfilling what He came to earth to do. So John was to take a back seat and Jesus was taking over.



For us it has a similar meaning only in a different way. Jesus has finished what He came to earth to do, but He left us with a job to do. Our job is to die to self, follow Jesus, and to tell others about Him. Do you see the increase/decrease in that? When we die to self to follow Jesus we decrease, so that when we live for Jesus and tell others about Him, Jesus increases!



So this brings us to examination time. When you look at your life who is increasing....you or Jesus? On the other hand, who is decreasing you or Jesus? In the Jesus followers life it should be abundantly clear who is on the throne in ones life!



Oh Lord Jesus help me to make much of you today, to get myself out of the way, and to proclaim your goodness to all. For you alone are worthy of honor and glory.



Tom