JOHN 1:35-36 Again the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. 35And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, "Behold the Lamb of God!"
John has been Baptizing people in the Jordan for some time, and many have questioned his authority. With every question fired at him, he points to Jesus.
Now he's walking along with two of his disciples, Andrew was one of them, brother of Simon Peter, whom Andrew immediately went to get.
The distant cousin of Jesus, John the Baptist, as we call him, could have twisted the situation mightily in his favor with the Jews, and claimed to be the Christ himself. But he didn't. He lived off the land (locusts and wild honey, Matt 3:4; Mark 1:6) and wore garments of camel skins belted with leather.
Camel hair is not soft. It's properties are insulating to protect the animal from extremes of heat and cold and the texture is course. John did not live a cushy life. He lived in discomfort, proclaiming the coming Messiah in obedience to the Holy Spirit.
The life of John the Baptist was the very essence of humility.
Today, as always, those who don't love God seek glory for themselves. True glory comes to those who love the Lord when we give honor and praise to Him. He alone is worthy of all honor, praise, and glory.
How can we glorify God?
* Humble ourselves and seek His will through the power of the Holy Spirit.
* Demonstrate His love to a lost and hurting world without faith or with faith in false gods by sharing the true gospel with His heart.
* Walk as Jesus walked, meeting the needs of those we encounter with gentle hands and deep prayer.
What are some ways you can think of to humbly bring glory to God?
John has been Baptizing people in the Jordan for some time, and many have questioned his authority. With every question fired at him, he points to Jesus.
Now he's walking along with two of his disciples, Andrew was one of them, brother of Simon Peter, whom Andrew immediately went to get.
The distant cousin of Jesus, John the Baptist, as we call him, could have twisted the situation mightily in his favor with the Jews, and claimed to be the Christ himself. But he didn't. He lived off the land (locusts and wild honey, Matt 3:4; Mark 1:6) and wore garments of camel skins belted with leather.
Camel hair is not soft. It's properties are insulating to protect the animal from extremes of heat and cold and the texture is course. John did not live a cushy life. He lived in discomfort, proclaiming the coming Messiah in obedience to the Holy Spirit.
The life of John the Baptist was the very essence of humility.
Today, as always, those who don't love God seek glory for themselves. True glory comes to those who love the Lord when we give honor and praise to Him. He alone is worthy of all honor, praise, and glory.
How can we glorify God?
* Humble ourselves and seek His will through the power of the Holy Spirit.
* Demonstrate His love to a lost and hurting world without faith or with faith in false gods by sharing the true gospel with His heart.
* Walk as Jesus walked, meeting the needs of those we encounter with gentle hands and deep prayer.
What are some ways you can think of to humbly bring glory to God?
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