Re:Verse passage – John 3:1-9 (day four) How does our Re:Verse passage make you feel? Hopeful? Inquisitive? Confused? Relieved? Nicodemus exhibits some of these emotions.
We are privy to his honest conversation with Jesus. We get to see and sense the savior’s heart and kindness towards those who are genuinely seeking Him. Jesus demonstrates patience, gentleness and truthfulness to Nicodemus. Don’t leave out the last one. Above all else, even bringing confusion and tension, Jesus points to and tells Nicodemus the truth.
For me, I tend to feel alarmed. Here’s one of the most religious men that you will ever meet. A devout knower and keeper of the scriptures. A religious leader. He was extremely religious but not redeemed- born again. Had tons of scriptural knowledge. Knew and followed the scriptures devoutly. Yet, he was NOT a believer. Jesus hones in on it from the start. It’s a warning that we all must heed. This rebirth and new life happens internally. In the heart- a place where priorities, values, actions and attitudes are formed. Leading to trust and surrender. Nicodemus had missed it. What he had in his head and his mind had not transformed his heart.
But, I am also encouraged that Jesus goes straight to the truth that Nicodemus must hear and wrestle with- being born again. When I am confused or am unaware of God’s truth and wisdom, I am encouraged that God through His Spirit will challenge and confront me with the truth I must trust and follow. My honest conversations these days are in large part, daily asking and begging the Lord to patiently and constantly show me the truth and wisdom I must follow and obey. What about you? Are you willing to have an honest conversation with the Lord? Will you listen to the truth He will speak?
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