May 3
John 3:1-21
Nicodemus is one of the most interesting figures in the Gospel of John. He was a prominent individual and a member of the Jewish ruling council. He was intrigued by the person of Jesus and interested enough to set up a meeting with him, but he was conflicted to the point that he wanted to do it under the cover of darkness. He knew Jesus was a teacher from God who performed miracles but did not seem to grasp much beyond that. Jesus reveals that he is not just a teacher but the one who enables people to be “born again”─thus come to life spiritually. This life is only available through him. This was a massive claim. Jesus declared that belief in him is necessary for eternal life and salvation. It is only through belief in him that anyone can be born again and receive eternal life. He is the light of the world; therefore, the only one who frees us to live how we were designed to be.
Hopefully, the conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus looks like conversations we have. We can engage someone who is spiritually curious, point them to Jesus, and offer them the gift of life. These conversations may happen under the darkness of night, in a brightly lit coffee shop, around our dining room table, or any number of other locations. They must be happening, for we have been sent as Christ’s ambassadors to offer the world the person of Jesus.
Father God, thank you that in Christ I have eternal life and have been born again. Help me to share this with others. Amen.
Who is a spiritually curious person God has placed in your life? How can you point them to Jesus?
Nicodemus is one of the most interesting figures in the Gospel of John. He was a prominent individual and a member of the Jewish ruling council. He was intrigued by the person of Jesus and interested enough to set up a meeting with him, but he was conflicted to the point that he wanted to do it under the cover of darkness. He knew Jesus was a teacher from God who performed miracles but did not seem to grasp much beyond that. Jesus reveals that he is not just a teacher but the one who enables people to be “born again”─thus come to life spiritually. This life is only available through him. This was a massive claim. Jesus declared that belief in him is necessary for eternal life and salvation. It is only through belief in him that anyone can be born again and receive eternal life. He is the light of the world; therefore, the only one who frees us to live how we were designed to be.
Hopefully, the conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus looks like conversations we have. We can engage someone who is spiritually curious, point them to Jesus, and offer them the gift of life. These conversations may happen under the darkness of night, in a brightly lit coffee shop, around our dining room table, or any number of other locations. They must be happening, for we have been sent as Christ’s ambassadors to offer the world the person of Jesus.
Father God, thank you that in Christ I have eternal life and have been born again. Help me to share this with others. Amen.
Who is a spiritually curious person God has placed in your life? How can you point them to Jesus?
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