840) It’s easy to think that without our presence, expertise, and contributions, the world would be in dire straits. On the one hand, God wants to use our lives and gifts for His purposes. Maybe God’s plan is for us to step back and support another who is doing a critical work for Him. John the Baptist understood this. He had an important job: preparing people’s hearts for the coming Messiah, but then; he needed to step back and let Jesus do what He came to do. It takes wisdom and humility to remind ourselves that the world does not revolve around us. Sometimes, stepping back is what God wants. Matthew 3:1-12.