As John the Baptist’s disciples worried about Jesus drawing larger crowds, John reminded them of his role: he was not the bridegroom, but the friend who rejoices at the bridegroom’s voice. His joy was complete because Christ had come, and now John must decrease so that Jesus might increase. This passage points us to the heart of every new beginning in faith—laying aside pride, envy, and self‑importance, and finding joy in the greater work of Christ. True life begins not when we cling to our own place, but when we receive the One who comes from above and gives eternal life. Join us as Pastor Kenny shares how this passage calls us to embrace new beginnings rooted in Christ’s glory, not our own.

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