Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, the one to whom you testified… he is here baptizing and everyone is coming to him. One can almost read the tone with which the above statement was made. It was not made by one who was rejoicing. It was made by one who was concerned. And the disciple was right to be concerned for if what he said was true (not only was he baptizing, but many people were flocking to him to be baptized!), it appeared that this new guy was gaining popularity at the expense of his beloved Rabbi. This concerned disciple perhaps dreaded the idea that what the Baptist had told them earlier on was proving to be true. He must have had gotten used to John’s fiery sermons, and maybe was not ready to join Jesus just yet. John must have understood his concern for in his response he reiterated what he had told them earlier: ‘Naturally, I should be alarmed at the developments, but instead, I am filled with joy. It shows that I perfectly did my job. Now he must increase while I decrease.’
Perhaps it is this that makes John the Baptist the greatest of those born of women (cf. Luke 7:28). John was able to portray a quality that is rarely found in others: humility. He knew that there could be no room for both him and his kin Jesus. Rather than asking for more time to ‘shine,’ he was happy to let go because he knew he had faithfully carried out his responsibility. Not only did he point out Jesus as the Lamb of God, when Jesus began his ministry, John encouraged his disciples to go and join him because it was being with Jesus that they had been longing for.  
May we who are have been called by the name of Christ emulate in our life of faith St. John the Baptist. May we never hesitate to point Jesus to those who come to us looking for him. Like the Baptist, may we always be aware that in our relationship with Jesus, Jesus is the superior one. As fishers of men and women, may our primary concern be winning souls for Jesus.