Brightest Star

BRIGHTEST STAR
John 3:22-30
The Message John 29-30: “That’s why my cup is running over. This is the assigned moment for Him to move into the center, while I slip off to the sidelines.”

“John, who is the guy approaching us?” John’s disciple asked.

John looked up and stopped mid sentence. “WOW, here comes the Lamb of God!”

“What are you saying, John? We’re your disciples, so teach us. Introduce us to Whomever you call ‘the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world’” (John 1:29).

“Shush, here comes the One more powerful than I, the thongs of Whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!” (Mark 1:7-8).

“Who is He?”

John took his disciple’s chin in his hand, and peering into his eyes, he said, “I am not the Christ, but only the messenger going ahead of Him. We are the bride awaiting the groom, Christ. I am the groom’s friend who prepares His way, attending to His needs. My heart swells with joy in seeing Him, hearing His voice.” (John 3:29). John nodded at the man approaching and looked back into his disciple’s eyes.

“So, He’s the Christ, the Son of God? Truly?” John’s disciple’s eyes bugged out wide, his mouth forming a perfect O.

“The One Who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The One Who comes from heaven is above all…The man who accepts what He says certifies that God is truth…For the One Whom God has sent speaks the word of God, for God, and gives His Spirit without limit.” (John 3:31-38).

“How can this ordinary man have God’s authority?” John’s disciple quizzed.

“John patiently replied, “The Father loves His Son, and has placed everything in His hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.” (John 3:16).

“WOW! Am I following the wrong man, John? What happens to whoever rejects this man as God’s Son?”

John sighed, looking at the ground before answering his disciple’s question. “I grieve the person who rejects the Christ, for he will not see life, only suffer God’s wrath.” (John 3:36).

Take Home Nugget

As followers of Christ spreading God’s fragrance in the world (See Signature Scent devotion), are we lifting ourselves up high instead of Jesus? God’s best kids let themselves be small enough to showcase Jesus Christ as the brightest star.

Holy Lord, teach us this humility. May our behavior reflect Your desire that You be known, honored, loved, and exalted above all through our every thought and action. Amen.

J.D. Griffith

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