He Must Become Greater, I Must Become Less
Why is this? To many this seems an odd turn of phrase.
It is only when we empty ourselves that we may be filled with Him.
When our capacity is filled with everything else, we have no space for the endless spring of life.
If we cling to our own method of salvation, our own credentials of control, and resume of right-way-ness, the only thing we are clinging to is our sin and pride. When we let our sin fall away into the chasm of God’s redemption, we cling to righteousness that is not from us but that now defines us.
When John the Baptist had the opportunity to be known as great in His own right, he said, “He must become greater; I must become less.” (John 3:30)
Because it is in this that we may truly become His and life may begin.
He Must Become Greater, I Must Become Less
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Sunday, April 8, 2018
The Force That Changes The World
Remember it is not us at work trying to fix the world on our own, lest we settle for minimal change with diminishing quality; it is God at work within us that will change the world and bring true life. It is Him alone who has access to the source of all evil, the heart of man, and the only remedy that will bring redemption and true change, the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
When Jesus came to offer an alternative to destruction, hate, division, death of the soul, and eternal destitute, He said he was doing only what He sees the Father doing.
The One who had the greatest impact on humanity and the heart within, said He was only doing what He saw the Father doing.
The work we see God doing within us is a great thing to do to those around us….
Lord, let our hearts be for restoration, love, service, and forgiveness. Amen.
John 5:19-20 19 Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed.
When Jesus came to offer an alternative to destruction, hate, division, death of the soul, and eternal destitute, He said he was doing only what He sees the Father doing.
The One who had the greatest impact on humanity and the heart within, said He was only doing what He saw the Father doing.
The work we see God doing within us is a great thing to do to those around us….
Lord, let our hearts be for restoration, love, service, and forgiveness. Amen.
John 5:19-20 19 Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)