This is an ongoing statement because I never completely disappear...not even close. John the Baptist knew that he would be forerunner to One who would be greater - the Messiah, the Savior. When the Greater arrived to begin His ministry, the lesser yielded, as we all must.
John 3:29-30 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. He must increase, but I must decrease."
I must decrease. He must increase. This is the opposite of what our natural instincts tell us. We are such a race of 'me's'. How do we then "kill ourselves?" Dying is the dilemma. The more of myself I agree to get rid of, the more I will gain. The 'deader' I am, the 'aliver' am. (yes, yes, I know. Terrible grammar, but glorious truth.)
John's disciples became Jesus' disciples. They followed Him in ministry and learned from His teachings. Today His words are still teaching those who will listen and follow and die to 'me'. We must decrease, He must increase. And He has - and is seated at the right hand of His Father, making intercession for you and for me. Thank You , Lord Jesus. Please help us die to self and live for You alone.
Hebrews 7:22-25 This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
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