He must increase, I must decrease

This weeks message invites us into a profound truth: Jesus is the light that pierces through every darkness in our lives. We're reminded that while John the Baptist came to bear witness to the light, Jesus himself is the true light that illuminates every person who comes into the world. The message challenges us to examine whether Christ is truly increasing in our lives while we decrease, as John the Baptist declared he must. Are we drawing closer to Jesus through prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship with other believers, or are we allowing other pursuits to take His place? The sermon confronts us with the reality that there are only two fathers in this world—God Almighty and the devil—and we must choose which family we belong to. This isn't about being born into God's family automatically; it's about becoming children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. The call is clear: we need Jesus to be the preeminent thing in our lives, not just another priority among many. When people look at us, do they see Jesus increasing and ourselves decreasing? This question should drive us to deeper dependence on Christ every single day.