Be Still And Know

John 3:29-30 John the Baptist said, “It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the bridegroom’s friend is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at Jesus’ success. He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” John the Baptist knew his place. He knew that he was simply the one who was preparing the way, and that all the attention should be on Jesus. He was like a best man, whose task was to do everything possible to make the wedding go smoothly, but without drawing attention to himself. The focus should be entirely upon the bridegroom and the bride. John knew what his God-given role was and he was clearly happy with it. Indeed, his goal was to become less and less, so that Jesus could become greater and greater. It is never appropriate for Christian leaders to become stars and try to draw attention to themselves. I thank God for men like Billy Graham, who gained considerable fame but consistently pointed people to Jesus with amazing ef