John 3:22-36

January 29, 2008

There is much in these words to humble the proud heart. There is the example of John the Baptist, who saw people leaving him to follow Jesus, and humbly responded, ‘He must increase; I must decrease’. How many pastors there are who get jealous when a church across town begins to thrive! Not so with John the Baptist.

Or there are the incredible words of verse 27, that a person cannot receive anything unless it is given him from heaven.’ Of all that I have, absolutely none of it is deserved or owed to me. Every good thing we have is a gift from the Almighty.

But the words in this passage that touched me most as I read were the words of verse 31,

He who comes from above is above all.

This is a reference to Jesus, who descended to earth from heaven (coming from above) and is therefore above all. All the nations and rulers of the earth are but a mere drop in the bucket to Jesus Christ, who is above all. Yet to read these words in light of the end of the Gospel are so incredible. He who has from all eternity been above all, making Himself the lowest of all, and suffering shamefully the agonies of Calvary. This He did so that sinners like you and me could be restored to right relationship with God, worshiping forever Him who is above all.

Grateful for Jesus’ greatness, and His willingness to be emptied of His greatness to become the servant of sinful man,

Larry

Posted by Larry | Filed Under Gospel of John, Seeking Him 

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