He must increase, but I must decrease. He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: He that cometh from Heaven is above all. And what He hath seen and heard, that He testifieth; and no man receiveth His testimony. He that hath received His testimony hath set to his seal that GOD is true. For He whom God hath sent speaketh the Words of GOD: for GOD giveth not the Spirit by measure unto Him. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into His hand. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on Him. (Joh 3:30-36)
We, who were once aliens and strangers from GOD, and are now brought into a right relationship with our Heavenly Father through the blood of Jesus Christ are called to testify, as John did, of all that He had done for us and in us, and to glorify Him who hath shed His own blood that we might be made new in Him and redeemed from the curse of sIn. We are to tell of all His wondrous works unto the children of men, and praise His Holy Name for His mercy endureth for ever.
As His ambassadors, we are to represent our Lord in this sinful and broken world, that they may see Christ in us, the hope of Glory. We are to minister to the hurting and in need, meeting both their physical and spiritual needs as GOD gives the increase. We are to love one another that all may know we are His disciples, and disciple one another in the Word that we may grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are to take the Gospel to every one and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ as we go, sharing Him with others so that those who repent and believe may have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet