Greater

Scripture:

Matthew 11:11 "Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist.  Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he".

Observation:

Jesus was talking about his friend and relative, John the Baptist.  When he described John, Jesus said that there was never anyone greater than him.  He then adds that the least person in the kingdom of God is greater than John the Baptist.  He went on to tell them that John was the "Elijah" to come.

Application:

Jesus said that the least person in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.  John was living under the Old Covenant and we are living under a New Covenant.  We are living in the time of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.  We must realize that we have the Greater One living in us.  We must understand that John the Baptist didn't have that.   We are blessed to have the Spirit living in us and empowering us.  We also must submit ourselves to Him and let Him work through us in greater measure.

Prayer:

Father, I want Your Spirit to flow through my life this year in greater measure.  I want to be fully yielded to Your Spirit.  Help me to hear Your voice clearly and to walk accordingly.  Let me live a life that makes the Greater One look good.  Fill me to overflowing this year and let Your anointing be without measure.

Yours,
Jeff