[The Mayor]

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It’s All About Him
November 10, 2011

When Sheri got engaged, her single friend Amy celebrated with her. She planned a bridal shower, helped pick out her wedding dress, walked down the aisle just before her, and stood by her side during the ceremony. When Sheri and her husband had children, Amy gave baby showers and rejoiced in her friend’s blessings.

Sheri told Amy later, “You’ve comforted me during hard times, but the way I especially know you love me is that you rejoice with me in my good times. You haven’t let any jealousy hold you back from celebrating with me.”

When John’s disciples heard that a new rabbi named Jesus was gaining followers, they thought John might be jealous (John 3:26). They came to him and said, “He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!” But John celebrated Jesus’ ministry. He said, “I have been sent before Him. . . . The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled” (vv.28-29).

An attitude of humility should also characterize us. Rather than desiring attention for ourselves, everything we do should bring glory to our Savior. “He must increase, but I must decrease” (v.30).

Not I but Christ be honored, loved, exalted;
Not I but Christ be seen, be known, be heard;
Not I but Christ in every look and action;
Not I but Christ in every thought and word. —Whiddington

If we want an increase of Christ, there must be a decrease of self.

Read: John 3:22-36

He must increase, but I must decrease. —John 3:30

Bible in a year:
Jeremiah 48-49; Hebrews 7

[stephenjohnbanker]

Great lesson, Mayor !

[geologist]

Almighty God will hear our prayer ...
LORD we seek to please thee
The thing man does over and over is ...
whatever is right in their own eyes.
like Eve, who was deceived and tempted
she stole a bite of forbidden fruit
giving it to her mate who knew
It was not the thing to do.
Our Lord knows we are weak
yet, if our eyes are on him
and the intent of all we speak
he will forgive, when we confess
and are repentant -—sincerely
how wonderful is that?
Let us ever love Him dearly ... Amen

Praise, alleluia, Glory be to God !!!

[JustAmy]

Thank you for being here today and everyday, Rus.

We appreciate you being here with the lessons showing us the right path.