1 MAR 23 Wednesday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“Jesus replied, I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God. Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life.” John 3:3, 6
I used to hear the question from time to time from those that shared their faith, have you been born again? I thought it was a strange introduction for conversation other than it helping to be a filter. If they said no, then you proceeded to tell them the gospel and watch the Spirit work. If they say yes, then ask their story and their understanding of it. Either way you had a starting point.
Whenever I am sharing the gospel consistently and get rejections it can be frustrating, just to be real. Then, I go back and read chapter three of John and other passages to remind myself how people come to faith. Who is the author and finisher of my faith? It is the Lord. I have to remember that my role is to faithfully share the gospel to everyone and leave the results to God. Ultimately, it is God who decides the person and when the regeneration of the heart of a lost person happens.
Until that happens, it matters not how eloquent you are or eager, the light will not come on until the Holy Spirit flips the switch. That’s what being born again is. That gives me peace of mind, but also focuses my prayers and gospel conversations. Being a faithful witness will always make you fruitful whether that is one or hundreds. God is still seeking his lost sheep among the earth and they will be found. Today examine yourself with the question Jesus posed to Nichodemus.
Are you born again? Where do you stand?
Reading Plan: Psalm 119:49-72; Deut. 9:13-21; Heb. 3:12-19; John 2:23-3:15
Daily Office Year 1
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