John 3:30 - "He must become greater; I must become less.”
John the baptist was the forerunner of Christ. He ushered Jesus into His ministry. He prepared the peoples hearts to receive the Christ.
John 4:1-2 - "Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples."
Jesus ministry grew, and surpassed John's ministry. Sometimes God uses us to usher in another ministry or minister that becomes greater than our own. This is a great thing when God uses us to enable others in ministry. Jesus did it from the very start of His ministry. It was the power of the Holy Spirit that propelled Jesus into a powerful ministry, but it was John the baptist who was catalyst by the Holy Spirit to lay the ground work for Jesus ministry.
There is no greater thing than being used by God as catalyst for another person ministry and greatness. I rejoice that their are those whom I have prepared for service. Who are doing greater things than me.
Matthew 11:11 - "Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.."
John was great because he faithfully fulfilled his calling and ushered in the ministry of one who was greater than him.
Greatness is is being a servant, and allowing people to stand on your shoulders to reach greater heights then you in Christ.
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