Translations:DEV 09FN Church Leadership (Servanthood)/7/en

'What brings you joy? The life of John the Baptist can teach us about real joy. Read John 3:27-30. John had the right perspective. He knew who he was and who Jesus was. He had learned the source of joy. John says, “The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore, this joy of mine is now complete.” His joy was complete was because he stood next to the Bridegroom and heard Him speak. Real joy is found next to Jesus, listening to His voice. John also knew that after he heard Jesus speak, he could only obey. John knew it was all about being Jesus-centered and not me-centered. John said, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” It is all about dying to ourselves and becoming obedient to His will. John was a great example of this. He learned the source of real joy in submitting to Jesus. '