Greetings beloved,
Following yesterday's commentary from the Gospel of St. John chapter 3 we see the religious leader, Nicodemus still questioning Jesus (verses 9-12).
Nicodemus was a religious teacher but he still didn't understand. Jesus tried to use an earthly Illustration to help him understand the work of the Holy Spirit, but Nicodemus had another problem; he wasn't willing to believe what he was hearing about a new way of life. Jesus said to him, "If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?" (John 3:12). He spoke to Nicodemus with the authority and wisdom of the One who came from God. His life was different from all other men. His relationship with God the Father was intimate, and none like it had ever been seen. No one ever taught as Jesus did.
Jesus had all the credentials to speak about heavenly things, and those things are recorded in the Bible for our benefit and they are relevant for our day to day lives. Yet if we are unwilling to believe, nothing that Jesus said can help us. Do you believe what Jesus taught?
Pray with me... Thank You Heavenly Father for the words and teachings of Jesus in the Bible, they reach into the depths of our inner being, enable us to see clearly, and helps to put our thoughts aright. Help us to have faith in It and live according to what it says. In Christ's Holy name. AMEN!
God's blessings to you all,
Fr. Ernest+
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