1. To be a witness, you have to realize who we are not. They delegates were looking for the Messiah, Elijah, the Prophet. Each time, John said that is not who I am. We have to realize as followers of Christ, that we are nothing without the love and grace of Christ.
2. To be a witness, you have to know who you are. After John had answered no to their questions, the delegates couldn't return home without answers. So they ask him who he is. He goes all the back to the prophet Isaiah with his response. He tells them he is a voice. Wow, what an opportunity John had. He could have said, I am a prophet or a great preacher. Look at how many people have gathered to hear me and watch me baptize. I am awesome! But John didn't flatter himself or build up his own name. John knew who he was, I am a voice. He knew his role was temporary but essential. He knew that his days are numbered. He knew that he was to prepare the way for the coming Messiah.
3. To be a witness, you have to point people to Jesus. Looking at this passage about John the Baptist, here are some things that we see from his life. John's life tells us about Jesus' greatness. We are told about Jesus' sacrifice. We are told of Jesus' anointing. In essence, John's life says, its not about me, it is all about Jesus. To sum this up:
1. Recognize who Jesus is and who I am not
2. Recognize my role and who you are
A father and a small boy strolled down the street in Chicago past a place where a skyscraper was being constructed. Glancing up, they saw the men working on a high story of the building. "What are those little boys doing up there?" asked the son. "Those are not boys, they are grown men," replied the father. After a pause, the son pondered, "I guess when they reach heaven there won't be anything left of them." The nearer we come to Christ, the less others see of us and the more they see of Christ.
3. Point others to Jesus
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