We all know John the Baptist. He is the cousin of Jesus. Set-apart for a specific mission of preparing the way for the works and ministry of Jesus here on Earth. You can read more about John here.
I am just amazed how John lived a life of humility during his time of ministry. He was with wisdom not known to this world. People loved him. He already have a number of followers, but never did he point his followers to himself. He preached, in our church context he did one-to-one, did victory group, he comforted and encouraged people...but he never asked for praise to be given unto him. He need not to be acknowledged. He did everything and directed all his for for Jesus Out of love, he did everything that needs to be done.
"I'm [John] baptizing you here in the river. The main character in this drama, to whom I'M A MERE STAGEHAND, will ignite the kingdom life, a fire, the Holy Spirit within you, CHANGING YOU FROM THE INSIDE OUT" - Luke 3:16, MSG (Emphasis mine)I'm a mere stagehand
Know your position before God It should be less of us and more of Him. Not about us but all about Him. And just like John, I hope and pray that we will have that joy of being just a stagehand, assisting the main character to do what he has to do.
Changing you from the inside out
No matter how many work we do, or how many time we invest in discipling others, we can never change them. Our words will only be encouraging and comforting but not life changing. Only Jesus can transform a person and you will know that for sure if you are a follower of Jesus. And John, he understood that. He knew that apart from Jesus, his followers will never be transformed. That if they follow only his instruction and teaching, they are pitiful for putting their faith on a foundation that is not solid.
I don't know if it is me being sanguine and influential, but I definitely love the stage. I love to be on the spotlight. I love to have people's attention on me. But for the sake of Christ, I am willing to give up the center stage so that it will be Him that people will see.
Lord Jesus, I pray for humility like that of John. Let my life point to you always. <3
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