Daily Devotional

"He must become greater; I must become less."

John 3:30

It's normal for human beings to have the desire to succeed. Now, when we are doing God's will, our own desires must take second place. In God's work, the principle thing is his Kingdom. That's why, when we're helping in God's work, our will should be diminished.

Seeking God's Kingdom is not a race for success, but a mission that requires us to give ourselves up. It is precisely when we surrender to God's will that he surprises us and blesses us more and more. When we decrease, God grows in our lives and his presence satisfies us.

Decreasing does not mean that we will succumb; on the contrary, when we let go of our desires, we attract God's eyes and receive his protection.

Put God first

• Dedicate yourself to doing God's will and He will surprise you.
• Remember: our growth is to make the name of Jesus even greater.
• Volunteer in your local church. Help God's work in your area.

Pray:

Lord, I want to do your will. Teach me how to be a good servant, Your Kingdom comes first and Your will makes me happy. Amen!

We have a mighty God who does great things and is capable of performing wonders in our lives. He is able to add even more grace and blessings beyond our expectations. God does more than we ask or imagine. For His power to work, we must be open to God's movement. In colloquial terms, we need to "hand over the steering wheel" of our lives to Him.

God knows what is best for our lives. He is the reason and purpose of our existence; we are His instruments. And there is nothing better for an instrument than to be played by a skilled musician. Alone, we are not capable of achieving great things and we will always fall short of what we could be.

But when we position ourselves before God, we open up the possibility of being stretched to the fullest, because the one who governs the universe is capable of making us grow even more in grace and good works. Allow God to guide your life, make room in your decisions and expectations for God's action. He is powerful to bless you abundantly!

Growing in grace:

• Meditate on the Word of God; nourish your faith by reading and listening to the Word.
• Put into practice what you meditate upon. The Gospel is practical, and the fruit of good works only emerges when we sow.
• Allow yourself to be taught by God with a humble and willing heart to learn. God gives us challenges and blessings to grow in faith; we should act as servant learners and not as masters or "customers of God."

Let's Pray: