Thread by @JMacRPN

John's attention was called to the fact that Jesus was baptizing people. They expected an outburst but he replied "A man can receive nothing except he's given from heaven"

Peter was confronted by Paul, yet when he referred to Paul's revelation he said "the wisdom God gave him"

Ref: John 3v25-30, 2 Pet 3v15

John could have protested & say, he's stealing my shine! Peter could have resented & say, he's taking too much on himself!

Rather, these men understood that no man receives anything except he's given from heaven. They acknowledged Grace on them.

John came before Jesus.
Peter came before Paul.
Aaron was older than Moses.
David was the youngest in his house.
Jacob was younger than Esau, same for Ephraim & Mannaseh.

But in these cases God chose to use the younger instead of them, & they didn't protest/strive.

Point is, the strife & contention is unnecessary. It is God who promotes. When you see a brother/sister doing great things for God, perhaps 'outshining' you, celebrate them. Yes, be challenged, be inspired, but don't resent/strive. Doing so would be you fighting against God.

We can't all be used equally by God. But we can be equally useful & relevant to God. There are those that God will use over some. Just avoid comparison & serve humbly. It's the choice of God. It is God who promotes. Align yourself by being a great support & consolation.

Selah.

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