Zacchaeus was a wee little man. Shorter still was Nehemiah (knee-high-miah). But who was the shortest man in the Bible? That must have been Bildad the Shuhite (shoe-height).
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John the Baptist may not have been the smallest, but had a favorable disposition to shrinking. Of Jesus, he said "He must increase, but I must decrease [Jn. 3:30]." King Herod helped John take a few inches off the top [Mt. 14: 1-10], but I think John's intention was less literal--more like the meek attitude that Jesus would later talk about [Luke 9: 46-48]..
Admittedly, all of this is contrary to my own nature. I must constantly hold back the urge for self-promotion, and the natural inclination to build myself up for a pat on the back. (That's tricky stuff for a blogger!) It is manifested even in how I wish to have a contribution in every passing dialogue. If at first, it does not seem to be a dangerous flaw, remember that it was the sin of pride that led to Lucifer's demise. Meh, I'd say that makes it serious enough!.
Right now, I am thinking that it is preferable to willingly pursue meekness and humility, rather than having it served to me through chastising or circumstances. Chances are pretty slim that I will end up like John the Baptist anyway, right?
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