John the Baptist said, He must increase, but I must decrease (John 3:30). Many, seeking to emulate this noble devotion, have determined they must decrease so that He can increase, but that is not what John said. It is in fact the opposite and will bring about the very opposite results we are seeking, which is to be like Christ. If we are trying to decrease so He can increase, it is still we who are in control. For us to be transformed into His image, He must increase, and then we will decrease. If we get this backwards, it will result in the religious spirit of the Pharisees. He increases in us as we behold His glory, not our own shortcomings. The Holy Spirit was sent to convict us of sin, and He will point out our sin. The remedy is to repent. Repentance is not just turning away from the sin, but it is turning to the Lord. If we only take a half step of turning from the sin, we will fall again. We must turn to the Lord, fleeing to the power of His cross, beholding His glory and nature. Then we will be changed. Therefore, when we sin, we must not run from the Lord, but rather to Him....quote by Rick Joyner
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 15:57:31 +0000
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