DCLM Higher Everyday 7 February 2024 — Come To Christ
Topic: Come To Christ
Text: John 3:1-10
1There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
3Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?
5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
8The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
9Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
10Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?
Key Verse
“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).
Message
Pride is one notable reason why many look down on the greatest gift God has for every human being on earth. Pride is a condition in which a person feels superior to others. Beauty, position, fame, wealth, talent or education could be examples of what make people to overestimate their importance. Over the centuries, millions of people have rejected the free offer of salvation of their souls because of pride. Nicodemus was a Jewish ruler, but unlike his fellow self-righteous Pharisees, he put his education and position in the society aside, ran to Jesus to receive the gift of salvation. He submitted his life to Jesus who is the way, truth and life. The Lord Jesus is still pleading: “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”.
Friend, is there anything hindering you from coming to Jesus? He only can set you free from sin. If you want to live with God in heaven after your sojourn on earth, you must be born gain. Postponing the decision is risky. Come to Jesus today.
Quote: You must be born again
Challenge: Come to Jesus today; tomorrow may be too late.
Prayer for today: Oh God, deliver me from foolish pride, in Jesus’ name.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
