There are so many beautiful, life-changing verses in the Bible. I've never been able to pick just one that has a particular meaning for my entire life, but there is one that keeps coming back to me and I read it again just recently. It's found in the book of John; the third chapter.
27 John answered and said, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to 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 He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease.
(New King James)
Verse 30 is so amazing to me . . . "He must increase, but I must decrease." The New International Version words it this way, "He must become greater, I must become less."
How has this been a comfort and strength in my life?
When Bubba has screamed endlessly and I just want to throw in the towel. He must become greater, I must become less.
When I hurt my husband by a thoughtless comment, and I remember. He must become greater, I must become less.
When I'm frustrated by my children, who are still learning and growing in their maturity. He must become greater, I must become less.
When I'm tempted and tried. He must become greater, I must become less.
No matter the situation, the truth remains the same. Why does this give me hope? Because I don't have to carry the weight of perfection. He is greater!
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