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Think Small
"He must increase, but I
must
decrease."
John 3:30
Living in America, thinking small is not as easy as
one would consider as we can recount the vast resources America
contains. As born-again Christians in the modern world in which we
live, we are compelled by all physical forces, external and
internal, to be and propagate the competitive spirit. This attribute
needs no encouragement when ego and pride are cultured and set
loose, the very culprit by which this world strives. However, when
we stop looking and focusing on the other man or woman and turn our
attention toward God, it is only then we will attain a new
prospective of ourselves. It is easy to measure ourselves against
another person, but try measuring you against the God of creation
and the Saviour of our souls. This is the very prospective the
Apostle John possessed when he penned down these words of wisdom.
The beloved John knew in his heart if he were ever to gain wisdom of
his Saviour and of His Kingdom, he must submit himself as a little
child, admitting to himself and to God that he was void of wisdom
and knowledge. No doubt, this frame of mind is the most humbling
experience a child of God will experience in culturing their
spiritual growth. Our Lord desires for each of us to be wise and
knowledgeable, but it will only come at a price of debasement of
one’s self. If only we could gain insight to the culture of the
Kingdom of God as it is only then that we will be able to understand
exactly what God expects from us. John gave us this insight from his
simple statement, "I must decrease.” What John is telling us is that
it is imperative that we debase ourselves before God. We all must
intentionally humble ourselves to the point of insignificance in the
sight of God if we are ever to gain knowledge and wisdom of the
culture and economy of the Kingdom. This is the mandate for all
Christians.
"Verily
I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not
risen a greater than John the Baptist:
notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater
than he."
Matthew
11:11
I encourage you, dear Brother and Sister in Christ
Jesus; let us strive with all our hearts to be the least in
the Kingdom of God. We can accomplish this by pulling the plug on
our personal, selfish, greedy, and self-sufficient endeavors while
here on this earth. As Christ Jesus was our example as He walked
with men here on earth, it is imperative that we put others ahead of
ourselves in an effort to debase the competitive and prideful spirit
that possesses all Americans.
Let us pray:
Holy Father, I call upon you in Jesus’ name, asking
for forgiveness of my sins and shortcomings. Father, I humble
myself, in your sight to ask that you teach me the right way, the
proper way of the Kingdom of God. Holy Father, I admit that your
ways are much higher than my earthly ways and therefore, I see
myself unlearned and void of Heavenly wisdom. I make these mistakes
because I am lacking in your knowledge. I admit to you Lord that I
do not read and pray over my Bible, as I should. Please forgive me
Lord. Teach me, O God, I pray, teach me and mold me into the fashion
that would please you for my benefit in this short life. I pray that
your will be accomplished in my humble life. Please help me to make
a difference in the lives of others by being a witness and culture a
spiritual growth that will bring honor and glory to you. I praise
you Lord, for being patient with me and long-suffering with my ways.
There are so many things that I admit I do not know and understand.
Please Lord, make your ways, my ways, and give me understanding in
the days to come so when I do meet you face to face, you will not
appear to be disappointed in me. I love you Lord with all my heart.
I yearn to please you everyday that I live. I praise you Lord for
saving me and keeping my loved ones and me each day. Go with me
today and please bless my loved ones. I pray for safety for my loved
ones and me throughout this day. I thank you for my daily bread. In
Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN.
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