QT 10/27/2026 John 3:27–30, Being okay with not being seen

John 3:27–30 (ESV) —

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.”

 

NOTE: John clearly understood his place in the kingdom and his role. He supported the bridegroom and he was the friend of the bridegroom (in this case, quite an honor). His joy was in seeing his friend succeed. He had no aspirations for fame or honor or prestige or notoriety. He was THANKFUL for the role God had given him. He knew that he was not deserving to be the messenger for the Messiah, but by grace, God had called him to that ministry. He was 100 percent behind God's leadership choice. He was just glad to be a part of God's plan.

 

I wish we could all have John's attitude of humility and willing service to whatever God called him. Jesus said of him, no one greater has ever been born.

 

PONDER:

1. Am I okay with being second fiddle, even when it seems like I started something that grew large and another was applauded?
2. Am I okay with not being noticed at events?
3. I hope the answer to the above two questions is, absolutely!

 

PRAYER: Father, this is something I will be working on for the rest of my life, less of me, more of others and God. Give me grace to be humble like John the Baptist and also like Moses.