An Image of Security of Self

John the Baptist is a striking image of someone who is so secure of himself that he does not claim to be who he is not. Honestly he says, "One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals." He could have taken advantage of the situation and proclaimed himself as the Messiah; but he did not.

Although he himself was unsure whether or not Jesus is the Messiah (that's why he sent his disciples to ask Jesus, "Are you the one we are waiting for or will we wait for someone else?"), still He did not claim to be the one. He know who he was and he knew where he stands. He is the best man and Jesus is the bridegroom. He is the voice and Jesus is the word.

May we know who we are, that we might know who Jesus is.