John the Baptist understood his role perfectly - he was like a best man whose job was to help the bride fall in love with the bridegroom, not win her affection for himself. Every good gift we have comes from God, including our resources, spiritual gifts, and abilities to serve others. When we use these gifts and receive praise or gratitude, we face a choice: will we keep the credit for ourselves or point people to Jesus? The greatest joy comes not from receiving admiration ourselves, but from watching people fall in love with Jesus through our actions. This week, practice redirecting praise and recognition back to God, helping others see that the love they experience through you actually comes from Him. 

Resources: 

Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GIC-2026-Discussion-Guide.pdf  

5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GIC-2026-5-Day-Devotional.pdf