John 3:25-36 HE MUST INCREASE. John knew he was a messenger – Sent before the Lord to prepare His way. The Lord Himself was the Message – All men need to hear what He will say. The friend’s work is finished – For the Bridegroom Himself has come – The friend’s role now decreases – The Bridegroom has come to call His own.
John called the nation to repentance – Jesus called men to the kingdom of heaven. John warned men to flee from wrath to come – Jesus told how they could be forgiven. John pointed out Jesus as the chosen Lamb of God – Jesus called those who believed on Him to follow – John knew when imprisoned, his work on earth was done – Jesus’ work just began when men truly Him did hallow.
To believe on Him means to fully trust – To not believe is the insult of doubt. To truly trust Him alone is an absolute must – To not believe means you’ll be shut out. To believe on Him is to not trust in self – To not believe means you’ll go it alone. To believe on Him means not anyone else – To not believe is to be eternally condemned.
“O God, as we go to this meeting tonight in the tent; help me to present the Gospel in a way that people will come to know and trust Thee. May their belief be that faith that turns people from darkness to light and the power of Satan unto God. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”