Joh 3:29 “He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. Joh 3:30 “He must increase, but I must decrease.
John’s disciples reported to him that ” the man whom he had testified about was baptizing and many people were going to him. John responded by giving an illustration drawn from marriage. The bride belongs to her husband. So, the church, the bride of the Messiah belongs to Him. So, it was expected therefore, and desired that the people should flock to him.
John the Baptist new his place. His entire ministry was to magnify Christ. He was like the morning star; as the morning light increases, the light of the morning star decreases. He was not the bridegroom but a friend of the bridegroom. That’s why he was categorical that Christ must increase as he decreased.
We are also friends to the bridegroom. Our solemn duty is to point men to Christ. In our very lives, Christ must increase as we decrease. Men should see more of Christ in us. His authority and influence among people must grow.
Further readings:
Isa 9:7
Dan 2:44,45
1Jo 4:4
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