Key text John 3:27
AMP “John answered, A man can receive nothing [he can claim
nothing, he can take unto himself nothing] except as it has been granted to him
from heaven [a man must be content to receive the gift which is given him from
heaven, there is no other source]”
NIV “A person can receive only what is given them from
heaven”
What is it that you have and have you realized that has ONLY
come from heaven and that it is a gift?
Family, spouse, Job/employment/occupation/business, house,
health, skills etc
Have you been thankful and thanked God for it?
John the Baptist was the one who had a special message from
God to prepare the people for Christ’s first coming, to preach and ask for
repentance among the believers (Jews), he was the first one to baptize.
As individuals and as a church how do we react when we are
the only ones who have exclusive information or knowledge about something? Are
we humble or proud? Do we use this position to oppress others?
As for John he preached mightily the gospel he had and was
very stern in the warning, bordering on being harsh (calling Pharisees as a
brood of vipers). He was true to his calling are you?
John teaches us that the laborers can rest (die but the work
continues). God’s work is never dependant on one person, it is meant for a lot
of people to share the work, so you must not feel bad when your time to stop
work is up.
