How is your relationship with Jesus? How do you view yourself with regards to Jesus? Do you view yourself as only slightly less than Him? Do you view yourself as unworthy of Him? Do you see Him as your Savior? Do you see Him as the King of kings and Lord of lords?
We can often think more highly of ourselves than we should. It is especially easy when we compete against someone with lesser talent. It doesn’t matter if it is on the court or in the office. When we can do something better than someone else, we get all puffed up.
Unfortunately, we sometimes do that with Jesus. It happens when we have been particularly kind to someone we may not like. We think, “Wow! Look at me! I am acting like a Christian should.” The kindness is good. The pride in our actions is not. Rather than being prideful about it, we should give thanks to God for guiding us down that path, giving him the credit.
John the Baptist was not a man of pride. He was honestly pursuing the mission God had given him. Make no mistake about it, he called it like he saw it. But he knew his position in God’s plan. He knew the Messiah was coming and He was completely out of John’s league. John knew he could not hold a candle to Him.
We would do well to have an attitude like John. Yes, Jesus is our brother. However, He is a brother than is so much greater than any of us that we cannot hold a candle to Him. When we see Him as the creator of the universe, our perspective changes. When we see Him as King of kings and Lord of lords, we understand that only He can rule our lives. At that point, we submit to Him and release all our pride.
I pray we all recognize the power of Jesus. I pray we know that He is the creator of the universe. I pray each one of us view Him as King of kings and Lord of lords and allow Him to rule our lives. See the power of Jesus. Know He is the creator. Allow Him to be the Lord of your life.
Luke 3:15-16 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals.”
Marty Pressey 