Imagine that you are the top salesperson at your company. Each month you top everyone else, and you get a healthy bonus check for your work. You are widely recognized and affirmed as the best salesperson at the office. Then your boss hires someone new. The new hire is charismatic, motivated, suave, and diligent. You begin to see him grow in success and people around the office recognize his talent and initiative.
Here is the question: How do you feel about his success?
Chances are that you don’t feel happy for him. More likely you feel nervous and uneasy about his success. After all, his rise to prominence may end up coming at your expense. There can only be one top salesperson, and you probably want that title for yourself.
This Sunday we will explore a passage in which it is brought to John the Baptist’s attention that Jesus is getting the recognition that used to be his. In other words, Jesus’ rise to prominence appears to be coming at John’s expense. John’s reaction to this news not only demonstrates his own valuable perspective, but it also challenges us to ask ourselves whether or not we will embrace Jesus’ rise to prominence in our own lives.
Dan
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