He is the first model in the New Testament for our relationship with Jesus, in terms of our relationships with others. They asked him, “Are you the Christ?” They could just as well have said, “Are you the big deal? Are you the big shot? Are you the most important thing going on here?” John the Baptist replied, “I am not the Christ.” He had spoken of “One” (Mark 1:7) who was coming after him. Perhaps he also said, “I am not the One.”
And there’s the model. Lord, in my relationships today, may I truly understand that “I am not the One” (the big deal, the big shot, the most important thing going on here). But like the Baptist, may my words, actions, and life be pointing to Another.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
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