Make Much of Jesus

Fuel Your Faith: Biblical Insights for Daily Living

We live in a world that constantly encourages us to be noticed.

Build your platform. Share your accomplishments. Make an impression. Get the recognition. Make sure people know what you did.

There is nothing inherently wrong with being seen, succeeding or using the gifts God has given us.

But somewhere along the way, it's worth asking a deeper question:

When people encounter me, who am I hoping they notice most?

John the Baptist understood his answer.

People were coming to him, listening to him and following his ministry. Then Jesus arrived. Suddenly, attention began shifting away from John and toward Christ.

John's response was remarkable:

“He must become greater; I must become less.”— John 3:30

John understood something we easily forget: he wasn't the point. Jesus was.

Louie Giglio describes what that kind of life can look like:

“What a way to walk through life: entering every environment with every intention to shine as little light as possible on me and as much light as possible on the Son of God.”— Louie Giglio, I Am Not But I Know I Am: Welcome to the Story of God

Imagine approaching every room that way.

Walking into work thinking, How can Jesus be seen through me here?

Walking into school thinking, How can the way I treat people point toward Him?

Walking into your home thinking, How can I demonstrate Christ's love to the people closest to me?

Even walking into difficult situations asking, How can my response reflect Jesus?

Following Christ isn't about disappearing or believing that we don't matter. God created us intentionally, gives us gifts and calls us to use them.

But those gifts were never intended to terminate with us.

Jesus said:

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”— Matthew 5:16

Notice where the light ultimately points.

Back to God.

Our kindness can point to Jesus.

Our integrity can point to Jesus.

Our patience can point to Jesus.

The way we forgive, serve, encourage, work, speak and love can all become small windows through which someone catches a glimpse of Christ.

We don't have to make ourselves smaller because we are insignificant.

We make Jesus greater because He is worthy.

A Truth to Hold Onto

Your life doesn't have to make your name known to make an eternal difference. It can make His name known.

Sometimes the greatest acts of faithfulness happen where nobody applauds.

Serving when no one notices.

Giving without receiving recognition.

Encouraging someone without telling anyone you did it.

Choosing humility when you could demand credit.

Showing kindness to someone who cannot give you anything in return.

The world may never notice those moments.

But God does.

And sometimes the most powerful testimony isn't someone constantly talking about how much they love Jesus.

It's a life that quietly makes people wonder:

What is different about them?

Then we have the opportunity to point toward the One who made the difference.

Digging Deeper This Week

Spend time with these passages and consider what Scripture teaches about humility, influence and pointing others toward Christ:

• John 3:22–30 — John the Baptist willingly directs attention toward Jesus.

• Matthew 5:14–16 — Let your light shine so others glorify your Father.

• Philippians 2:3–8 — Jesus demonstrates the ultimate example of humility.

• Colossians 3:17 — Whatever you do, do it in the name of Jesus.

• 1 Corinthians 10:31 — Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Weekly Challenge: Make Jesus Visible

Before entering the places you normally go this week, pause for a few seconds.

Before you walk into work.

Before you enter your classroom.

Before you step into church.

Before you walk through your front door.

Before you open social media.

Ask yourself one question:

“How can I make Jesus visible here?”

Then choose one intentional action.

Serve without needing credit.

Do something helpful that nobody needs to know was you.

Encourage someone.

Notice the person who may feel overlooked and remind them they matter.

Respond differently.

When frustration comes, choose a response that reflects Christ.

Redirect the praise.

When something goes well, remember the gifts, opportunities and strength behind it ultimately came from God.

At the end of each day, ask:

Did my life draw attention primarily toward me—or did something about the way I lived point someone toward Jesus?

A Prayer for the Week

Father, thank You for giving my life purpose beyond myself. Forgive me for the times I have cared more about being noticed, appreciated or praised than about bringing glory to You. Teach me the humility of John the Baptist—to genuinely desire that Jesus become greater in my life. Use my words, actions, gifts and relationships to make Christ visible to the people around me. When I enter a room, help me look for opportunities to serve rather than opportunities to be seen. When recognition comes, keep my heart humble. When no recognition comes, remind me that faithfulness still matters. May the way I live cause others to see something of Your goodness, grace and love. Let my life point beyond me and toward Jesus. In His name, Amen.