The Divine Exchange: Decreasing So Christ Can Increase.

Shalom, beloved warriors of Christ! Today, I want to share with you an incredible revelation that illustrates how the sacred pattern of the Bible flows seamlessly from Genesis to Revelation. In a nutshell, the essence of our faith can be beautifully encapsulated in John 3:30, where John the Baptist declares, “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

This truth speaks to the heart of our journey as the people of the ‘Way’. From the very first sin committed by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the last revelation given in the book of Revelation of Jesus Christ, we see a continuous narrative of sin, redemption, and ultimately, restoration of all things through our Lord Jesus Christ.

At the cross of Calvary, an extraordinary transaction took place. Jesus took upon Himself every sin, every infirmity, and every curse that humanity has ever faced—even those that have plagued us since the dawn of time. Through His shedding of blood, He bore our pain and illnesses, including the heavy weight of witchcraft, stress, diseases infirmity and pain and mailing asses and allergies and I have a form of witchcraft every type of stress and depression and evil spirit and fear. Every ailment we encounter was placed upon Him, and in doing so, He stood in our place, allowing the judgment that we deserved to fall upon Jesus instead of us.

The beauty of God’s mercy is awe-inspiring. He desires that none of us should perish but instead come to the saving and delivering knowledge of His Son, Jesus Christ. When Adam and Eve opened the door to sin, they allowed the enemy to sow chaos and corruption in our lives. Just as Adam succumbed to sin, so do we, but God has provided a way for us to set free.

Consider this: if you’re in the medical field, you know that certain rogue cancer cells can destroy a body if not completely eradicated. Similarly, unrepentant sin can grip our lives and hold us in bondage. Just like a surgeon must cut out every trace of cancer, we must allow God to cleanse us fully of our sins and burdens. Jesus modeled this for us in the Garden of Gethsemane, where He humbly submitted to the will of the Father, even expressing His reluctance to bear the weight of our sins. Yet, He accepted that cup, knowing it was for our redemption.

Jesus, the ultimate sin-bearer, took not only our sins but also every consequence of those sins, facing the full wrath of God for three days in the depths of hell before rising again on the third day. And here’s the miracle: the same Holy Spirit who resurrected Him from the dead now dwells in us! When we embrace Him, we rise to new life, freed from the curses of the law.

Christ has redeemed us, breaking every generational curse that held us captive. As Scripture states, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.” This sacrifice allows the blessings promised to Abraham to flow abundantly to us, the Gentiles, through faith in Christ Jesus.

As we decrease and surrender our sins and shortcomings, Christ's spirit within us increases exponentially. Living a life surrendered to Him means inviting His authority, lordship, and kingship into every aspect of our lives—from our marriages to our families to our homes. In doing so, we see the Antichrist spirit diminish, making way for a greater presence of Christ.

Now, let us pray together that we may decrease so that Christ may increase within us.

**Heavenly Father**, we thank You for Your unimaginable grace. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Provide us with our daily bread and forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us away from temptation and deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Remember, dear friends—when we are fully surrendered, we die to ourselves and allow Christ to increase within us. Let this be our prayer and our goal: to become more and more like Him in all we do. Shalom!