March 10
John 3:3
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.
Today is the anniversary of my birth. At 7:00 on a Friday night (which I always thought was so appropriate!) I entered this world. My parents spent the remainder of their lives teaching me about honesty, respect, hard work and love. They did the best job they possibly could with this hard headed girl.
But even though this day marks my birth by water, there is another birth that is more important. That is the second birth that Jesus was talking to Nicodemus about. This is the birth when you are born by blood into the family of God. With this birth God makes us a new creature, He gives us a new heart and a new mind. It is a transformative time. God wipes our slate clean. He forgives all our sins. He adopts us into His family. Can I get a Hallelujah here??
If I could ask for anything for my birthday, it would be this--that all those I love and know would be able to know the truth of this second birth. If you are not saved, today would be a great day to commit your life to Jesus--or recommit if you've strayed a bit.
As we go through this day, let us remember the mercy and grace that led to our second birth!
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