He Must Increase

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

This verse is short, sweet, and to the point. This verse shows how we are to humble ourselves before the Lord. Acknowledging that He is God and that we are man. His greatness is infinite.

[Be on the lookout for a new devotion entitled "God Is Greater Than Our Highs & Lows COMING SOON]

I've known of and heard of this verse for most of my Christian life. I've used it in sermons, lessons, and devotions. It always amazes me to see how God can use one verse to explain numerous ideas. Not just this verse but any one verse. Recently this verse came back into my head during a "worship-session" with some friends of mine. We get together when we can and just play/sing worship music. This last time we discussed having our group write a song together (something that some of us had done solo, but never in a group). We attempted to find scripture for the song but nothing was coming to mind. Then all the sudden it hit me..."He must increase..." The song is not finished yet, but it still lingers in the back of my mind.

It seems like in today's world we don't have enough time for God. We push Him aside and spend our time doing things we want (texting, facebook, twitter, instagram, etc). Or we put other people before God (parents, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, friends, teachers, preachers, etc). Although all these people may be great people, they are still just that [people]. Which means they are human and that they aren't perfect. Yes respect them, yes love them, yes listen to them, but put God first.

We (believers) are left on Earth for one purpose after salvation...to make HIS name known to everyone! We are to live for Christ, do everything for the glory of God. In order to do this, we must subject ourselves to His Will, understanding that He knows best.

Bro. Austin