JESUS TEACHES NICODEMUS and me!

John 3 : 1 - 21

I find this story very interesting and humbling too! Jesus taught me humility in this beautiful story.

Nicodemus is an old man, a highly respected teacher of the law, a member of the Sanhedrin. Yet he came to Jesus to find out more - Jesus - not schooled and with no training and qualifications. What did Nicodemus call Jesus? He called Him Rabbi - teacher. Imagine an old recognised teacher calling a young unrecognised man Rabbi. This is a lesson on humility and respect. Many people chose to think Nicodemus is a coward, coming to Jesus only at night. I chose to believe that he came at this hour so that he can ask all the questions that are bothering him without interference or interruptions. He desired to know Jesus intimately, and Jesus gave him the desire of his heart.

In verse 4, it's interesting to note that Nicodemus asked Jesus how could an old man enter into the mother's womb again. I used to think that Nicodemus is not asking an intelligent question. But how wrong I was - and now how humilating it was for me. Of course Nicodemus, being a wise old man knew that he cannot be born again physically! So what does he means? Nicodemus knew Jesus is talking in parables to him, so he is also asking questions in parables! Nicodemus is in fact confessing to Jesus that he is too deep in his old, wrong and sinful habits that it would be impossible for him to turn over a new leaf.

Thank God for being so gracious. With God, nothing is impossible! Therefore, in John 3:16, Jesus said "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him will never perish, but have eternal life"

Jesus comes to offer Himself to us - not to condemn us - no matter how sinful we think we are!
Hallulujah! PRAISE THE LORD!