John the Baptist's humility and willingness to step aside for Jesus is a remarkable act of courage and humility. Jesus' position, expertise, resources, and consequence in the universe make him the most consequential person in history. By putting Jesus at the center of our lives, we can know the way of life, receive his wisdom and counsel, and have access to infinite resources. Jesus deserves center stage because he sees more, knows more, and has more than we do. When we let Jesus take center stage, we can experience real life, eternal life, and abundant life.
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