The setting for today’s Gospel is the region of Judea. Numerous people came up to Jesus asking Him to baptize them. John also was in the area and he was baptizing. John’s disciples came to him and told him that Jesus was near and He also was baptizing and masses of people were coming to Jesus for baptism. Were John’s disciples a bit jealous and spiteful of Jesus’ popularity? John undoubtedly understands that his mission is to make way for Christ. John clearly is fully satisfied to be the best man, rather than the bridegroom. John understood that Christ will “increase” and his part will “decrease.” In today’s world, many individuals seek to be in the limelight or to be significant in some way. John knew his place in the best sense. He understood that he had a important role in the drama that was unfolding. However, John was fully satisfied to play his part and then step into the background. Let us be happy and rejoice that we have a part to play?

Prayer: Abba Father, we pray that you will increase, and we will decrease as we spend time on your word learning more of you. Amen