Saints Don’t Seek Glory—They Take a Stand
We discover through John The Baptist a simple yet profound declaration at the beginning Of the ministry of Jesus,“He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3:30
The world teaches us to build platforms, gather followers, and fight for recognition. But true disciples of Jesus live by a different code: they don’t seek self-glory—they seek to glorify Christ. Their aim is not to be admired, but to be faithful.
When John the Baptist's followers told him that Jesus was gaining more attention, his response was not jealousy—but joy. He knew his role was to prepare the way for Jesus, not to compete with Him. John said, “He must become greater; I must become less.” That’s the heart of a disciple.
Disciples don’t stand in the spotlight—they shine it on Jesus. But this humility doesn’t mean weakness. In fact, true disciples are among the boldest people on earth. They don’t seek fame, but they are willing to take a stand when the world pushes against truth. Like Peter and John before the Sanhedrin, they say, “We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20).
They may not have crowds chanting their name, but they have heaven’s applause. Their stand is for the Gospel, for justice, for love, for truth—and it comes from a place of deep humility and deep courage.
Reflection Questions:
- Are there areas in my life where I've been seeking recognition more than Christ’s glory?
- When was the last time I boldly stood up for my faith, even when it came at a cost?
- How can I decrease today, so that Jesus increases through my life?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to walk humbly like You. Teach me to reject the world’s pursuit of fame and instead pursue faithfulness. Make me bold when it’s time to take a stand and humble enough to know that all glory belongs to You. May my life point to Jesus and not myself. In His name, amen.
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