“John [the Baptist] answered them saying, ‘I baptize in water, but among you stands One whom you do not know. It is He who comes after me, the thong of whose sandal I am unworthy to untie.”
Wow. The man whose own birth was miraculous (see Luke 1:6-25,57-66). The man who was designated by God to prepare the world for the coming of the Messiah. He did not consider himself worthy enough for the job of a slave.
Questions to ask yourself for devotions:
1. How could someone of such high stature (in our eyes) be so humble?
2. Is it even possible for me to be that humble?
3. What MUST change in my life in order for me to become more humble before the Lord?
“But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, ‘God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble…Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.” - James 4:6,10