Hey Jesus, Got a Question for You
At church this past Sunday, we looked at a bible character who was looking for an answer to lifes greatest question. (Just to let you know, this is not the sermon. You had to be there to hear that). At night time, he came to Jesus and made an important statement. He didn’t show up at Jesus residence and say, "What’s happening or what words of wisdom do you have for us today?" He started with his statement, recognizing Jesus for who he was and what he did. This is something each of us needs to ask of ourselves. Jesus didn’t ask like he did Peter, "Who do you say that I am?"
Nicodemus saw something special in Jesus and went to him, not to exert power but to learn. Nicodemus was a powerful man in the community but Jesus had power from God. One sided you might think, but Nicodemus wasn't interested in who had what power. He put his power away when he came at night so no one would see him.
The important part of this story is not in the balance of power but in how Jesus responded to Nicodemus’s statement. Jesus cuts to the chase. There is no pussyfooting around. He knew what this powerful community leader needed to know and He told him. I believe the most wonderful part of this story is, he was heard. So often we go to our bibles and read something. It tells us how to better our life here in this world. Our problem is, it doesn’t fit into our lifestyle or the way we see life. When was the last time you really read the Ten Commandments? For some, the only time you looked at the Exodus story was in the 1956 Cecil B DeMille movie. These are commandments not suggestions. They are there to help us not to hinder us. Too often in our society we want to exert power over our lives and we do not want to give in to God. So we change the name of sin and make it sound less harsh. Adultery is now, having an affair. Stealing is, getting my fair share. You get the picture. Add your own.
All through our lives we look for answers but neglect to listen. We want to know why but ignore answers we don’t wish to hear. Our children and grandchildren come to us and ask us strange and intriguing questions. That is until they reach the teen years and then they know it all. At a young age, their questions are usually followed by a number of why questions. In Nicodemus’s case he asked a how question. Jesus knew what he was asking. Nicodemus was looking for an answer to a burning question in his heart. He already knew the head knowledge. He wanted to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was going to heaven.
As smart as you get, I want you to know, Jesus can teach you more. He has a few things to teach all of us. He taught this community leader so much when He said, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes on Him should not perish by have everlasting life."
Our world now sets its own truth. Some people want to tell us there are no absolutes anymore. What is true for you is right and what is true for me is right and that’s how it is. But what do we do with the words of scripture which say, "You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free." God’s truth is real absolute truth. We need to tune out our own life and agenda and tune into God, who really knows. Rob
Turn your radio on and listen to the music in the air
Turn your radio on, heaven's glory share
Turn your lights down low and listen to the Master's radio
Get in touch with God, turn your radio on
Nicodemus saw something special in Jesus and went to him, not to exert power but to learn. Nicodemus was a powerful man in the community but Jesus had power from God. One sided you might think, but Nicodemus wasn't interested in who had what power. He put his power away when he came at night so no one would see him.
The important part of this story is not in the balance of power but in how Jesus responded to Nicodemus’s statement. Jesus cuts to the chase. There is no pussyfooting around. He knew what this powerful community leader needed to know and He told him. I believe the most wonderful part of this story is, he was heard. So often we go to our bibles and read something. It tells us how to better our life here in this world. Our problem is, it doesn’t fit into our lifestyle or the way we see life. When was the last time you really read the Ten Commandments? For some, the only time you looked at the Exodus story was in the 1956 Cecil B DeMille movie. These are commandments not suggestions. They are there to help us not to hinder us. Too often in our society we want to exert power over our lives and we do not want to give in to God. So we change the name of sin and make it sound less harsh. Adultery is now, having an affair. Stealing is, getting my fair share. You get the picture. Add your own.
All through our lives we look for answers but neglect to listen. We want to know why but ignore answers we don’t wish to hear. Our children and grandchildren come to us and ask us strange and intriguing questions. That is until they reach the teen years and then they know it all. At a young age, their questions are usually followed by a number of why questions. In Nicodemus’s case he asked a how question. Jesus knew what he was asking. Nicodemus was looking for an answer to a burning question in his heart. He already knew the head knowledge. He wanted to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was going to heaven.
As smart as you get, I want you to know, Jesus can teach you more. He has a few things to teach all of us. He taught this community leader so much when He said, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes on Him should not perish by have everlasting life."
Our world now sets its own truth. Some people want to tell us there are no absolutes anymore. What is true for you is right and what is true for me is right and that’s how it is. But what do we do with the words of scripture which say, "You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free." God’s truth is real absolute truth. We need to tune out our own life and agenda and tune into God, who really knows. Rob
Turn your radio on and listen to the music in the air
Turn your radio on, heaven's glory share
Turn your lights down low and listen to the Master's radio
Get in touch with God, turn your radio on
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