Nicodemus came to Jesus as a curious sign-seeker. And he came at night.(John 3:1-21) Jesus answered the Pharisee leader's questioning with the puzzling, "I assure you: Unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." He went on to say, "I assure you: Unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God."
But Nicodemus did not get the message at all. Jesus is amazed that "Israel's teacher" does not understand the things of the Spirit.
However, what do we seek when we come to Jesus? Do we just seek natural help (signs for good) with our problems? Jesus is wanting to give us new life in the spiritual realm. Accepting all He has for us is truly Good News. Then we will be able to come to him in the light of day or any old time. Our life will begin to be authentic. Jesus can say of us, "But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God."
However, what do we seek when we come to Jesus? Do we just seek natural help (signs for good) with our problems? Jesus is wanting to give us new life in the spiritual realm. Accepting all He has for us is truly Good News. Then we will be able to come to him in the light of day or any old time. Our life will begin to be authentic. Jesus can say of us, "But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God."
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