John the Baptist

I was reading in John the other day, and I came across something interesting? In chapter 1 we are introduced to John the Baptist. In 1:27 He says he is not even worthy to untie the shoe of Jesus. Remember John the baptist was sent to "pave the way" for Jesus. He had his disciples and was out baptising people with water. In chapter 3 :28, he says" I am not the Christ, but have been sent ahead of Him." In 3:30, he says something interesting," He must increase, but I must decrease". I have to admit, if you would have asked me who's quote that was, I might have said Paul. This got me to thinking, In my life do I recognize that ever so important reality? " I must decrease, and He must increase" Our lives are intended to glorify God, to spread His word and be used to grow His Kingdom. I, we, must do what we can to ensure we are decreased. We need to always be "redirecters". as was John the Baptist. He was "sent ahead", as in a way we are as well. We are Christ's ambassadors. What am I doing, what are you doing, that might "decrease yourself" as such that Christ is "increased"?

Pastor Greg