Let's talk about Nicodemus today.
Nicodemus was a Pharisee during the time Jesus lived on the earth. A Pharisee was a Jewish leader that enforced Jewish law. When Jesus was teaching and performing miracles Nicodemus became very curious about Him. One night Nicodemus snuck over to where Jesus was and asked some questions.
(Nicodemus brought his literal mind along with him and was baffled by the revelations Jesus spoke of.)
Jesus said to Nicodemus, "If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe me not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?" John 3:12
Nicodemus was wanting all the answers concerning the heavenly realm without any of the foundational faith. --- Was Nicodemus a smart guy? Sure he was, but he was wanting to take human, literal, finite knowledge and understand the mysteries of God.
We are all human and have finite knowledge. Our literal minds often prevent us from fully experiencing the revelation of God. However, when we are born again (like what Jesus was trying to explain to Nicodemus) we are filled with the Holy Spirit that can enable us to think past literal boundaries into the spiritual realm.
I just want us to thank God today for giving us the Holy Spirit so we can understand His Word and His revelations! We've all been Nicodemus at some point; which should serve to help us understand and witness to others experiencing the same literal hangups.
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