-December 29, 2025-
Good morning beloved, happy Monday,
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
(John 3:30).
John the Baptist was first to burst onto the scene and caused quite a stir throughout all Judea. He was a prophet, mighty in spirit. His ministry was that of the forerunner of Christ.
The Pharisees sent out their representatives to question John as to who he was. John 3:22-23 says, “Then they said to him, who are you, that we may give an answer to those who sent us? ‘What do you say about yourself?’ He said: ‘I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: make straight the way of the Lord.’ As the prophet Isaiah said.”
When asked about John the Baptist, Jesus replied that there was no greater prophet than he. Herod imprisoned him, and due to his oath to the daughter of his mistress, had John executed.
John had the right perspective that everyone should follow Jesus. His mission was proclaim repentance and the preparation of the heart for the Christ. Today’s verse encapsulates his humility. He knew his role, it was not about him, it was all about Him.
• He must increase – He knew who Jesus was and what He would to bring life and salvation. He pointed people to Christ, exalting Him above any one or any thing.
For us today, it is our mission to point people to Jesus, and give Him all the glory. The hymn writer expressed it well, “We give Him all the glory, we give Him all the glory. We give Him all the glory, Christ the Lord.”
• I must decrease – When our view of Christ is higher, our view of ourselves is lower. To decrease is humble ourselves and know that everything we have is from above. Without Him we can do nothing.
It is only when we get proud and start thinking how good we are, that we fall. We are but His servants, His vessels. May the Lord help us to be empty of self and filled with the love of Jesus.
Have a blessed day under the mighty hand of God. He then can use us. Stay safe and healthy.
The more we decrease, the more Christ will increase.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 