Good day, good people! This is the day that the Lord has made; never forget that. Regardless of what you face in the morning, afternoon, or evening, this day is a gift to you and me, so let’s cherish it.
We live in a day and age where it is easy to take credit for something you didn’t do; just because you were part of it or you were used in that thing in order for it to be completed doesn’t mean you have to take all the credit. Where am I going with this? People are taking credit for what the Holy Spirit is doing, and that is why we hear things such as “this church is powerful” or “this pastor is powerful.” Where does power come from? Since when did those who pray for healing become doctors? John the Baptist had all the right to take credit for what he was doing, I believe? but look at what he did.
John 1:29-31 (NIV)
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”
No one knew who Jesus was, except for John, and he could have said, “Well, I have gained a following; I might as well stick to the fame.” Because this is what is happening nowadays, people are being used by God, but once they start gaining followers or being known, Jesus is no longer known. And if we continue with the scripture, John says I must decrease so that He may increase. And whether we like it or not, if we keep on increasing, He will decrease, so are you decreasing in every aspect of your life? so that he might increase?
John could have suggested sharing the stage with Jesus, because that is what we are doing nowadays; we want to be on the same stage with him, forgetting that it is he who saves. No church can save you, let alone the leaders or pastors of that church. We are to prepare and leave the rest to the Lamb of God. John knew that it was enough to be on the preparation stage, because that was the part that he was supposed to play. Do you know which part you have to play?
Prayer: Abba, Father, we thank you in Jesus’ name. Ameni!