Point to Him. Not to You.

 John 3:26-30

"And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness—look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him.” 27 John answered, “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.’ 29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease.” "

We tend to judge success by size.  John’s disciples were worried that “all are going to Him,” leaving John.  But John was happy about it.  That was his goal.  He wasn’t the light of the world; he wasn’t the Christ.  He pointed TO the lamb of God, and men went where He pointed.  That was success.  And that is our goal, too.  As parents, friends, co-workers, use anything God has given you to point to Jesus.  He is the man of the house, who has the bride.  We are doorkeepers and friends who love Him, talk about Him, and announce His arrival.

 

In the movie of life, We are side actors, not starring the main role.  Our job is not to draw attention to ourselves, but to make the main character look good.

 

This reminds us of our need to confess our sins.

9/11/22