“Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he" (Matthew 11:11, NIV).
If belonging to the Kingdom puts us in spiritual leadership positions on par with men like John the Baptist, then I’d say we’re in good company! But let's be humble (like John was) and remember that we still have much work to do and need the Spirit of God to empower us to do it. That brings to mind Hebrews 12:1-2a:
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”
Prayer for this week: that we follow in the footsteps of great spiritual leaders in the Church, keeping our eyes on Christ so that we may be filled with the Spirit to accomplish our calling.