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Learning to Decrease

by Robert [Bob] Schaetzle Sr. 
11/23/21
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                      Learning to Decrease
                            By Robert Schaetzle

“He who has the bride is the bridegroom; the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice; therefore this joy of mine is now full.  He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:29-30 RSV

The words above were spoken from John the Baptist, not John the Apostle. Daily, I read God’s word, to become closer to Him and recognize His abiding presence. I purpose to learn more of God’s promises given me. His word reveals why I desire to decrease my will for His.

John the Baptist said it so well. He shared a truth for us all to recognize. Learning daily, die to self, (Luke 9:23,24) surrender our will and agenda, that His preeminence in us, be recognized. If we, the bride, are to receive Spiritual benefits, we’re to learn how to decrease our intentions, that His purpose and Spirit bring the increase for His honor.

We really are so blessed when we recognize the power of His presence to lead and teach us.

‘But whoever keeps his word, in him truly love for God is perfected. By this we may be sure that we are in him: he who says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.’ 1 John 2:5-6

Yes, learning to keep His word, is learning how to ‘decrease,’ those feeling of our fleshly intentions and reasoning. Walking daily with His word in our heart leads us to recognize understanding of a higher authority. Bringing greater victory to temptations from the dysfunctional world around us.

Father, thank you for your abiding presence, promises to teach us how to decrease. AMEN