5 Spiritual Needs You Must Not IgnoreSýnishorn

The Need to Decrease So That Christ May Increase.

This spiritual need is deeply connected to yesterday’s. When we choose to be born again, we begin a new life in Christ. But as we walk this new path, we quickly realize something: there’s a struggle within ourselves—a battle between the old and the new.

In today’s verse, we hear powerful words from John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus, who said:

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30)

This statement is profound. John was a man born with a clear purpose: to prepare the way for the Messiah. He had a strong, visible ministry and many followers. Yet, when some of his disciples came to him saying, “Someone else is preaching the same message as you, and now people are starting to follow Him,” John responded with humility, not jealousy.

His reply shows us a powerful kingdom mindset: John knew exactly who he was and what he was called to do. He didn’t let popularity, ego, or fear lead him—he let purpose lead him. And that’s a lesson for all of us.

The word John uses, “decrease” (or “become less” in some translations), is a call to surrender our pride and position. It means stepping out of the spotlight and making room for Christ to shine in and through us. It’s less of me and more of Him.

But for this to happen, we must be willing to stop living for ourselves, for our comfort, our image, or our recognition. Instead, we must live to fulfill God’s eternal purpose in us.

Here’s today’s reflection for your heart:

I am greater when I become smaller, so that God may be glorified in my weaknesses.

Let Him grow in you today.