JESUS GREATER, ME FREER: The Gospels S2E11 || John 3:22-36 || Sergio Fesiuk

“He must increase, I must decrease.”

John the Baptist’s disciples were upset, his crowds were shrinking while Jesus’ were growing. But instead of jealousy, John rejoiced. He knew something we often forget: the goal of life is not self-promotion, but Christ-exaltation.

In this episode, we dig into John 3:22–36 and unpack why your calling, your influence, and even your identity must be received, not achieved.

You’ll discover:

• Your Calling Is a Gift, Not a Contest: Why comparing yourself to others kills your joy and how freedom comes from knowing who you’re not.

• The Beauty of Decreasing: How “He must increase, I must decrease” is not a death sentence for your dreams but a doorway into purpose and joy.

• Belief & Obedience Are Inseparable: John ends with a warning: believing in Jesus is not just nodding along, it’s submitting your life to Him. Refusal to obey is refusal to believe.

This is a call to repentance and re-alignment: step out of comparison, release control, and let Jesus take center stage. The joy you’ve been chasing is found in your decrease and His increase.

Stop clinging to your platform, your pride, or your plans. Lay them down, because when Christ becomes greater, you finally become free.