Daily Devotional
Being Born Again
March 23, 2017
Nicodemus, an influential Pharisee and a ruler of the Sanhedrin, asked Jesus this question, "How can a man be born when he is old?" Jesus responded in John 3:7 by saying, "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again."
Jesus didn't say, "It perhaps might be nice in some unfortunate situation that, peradventure, you might just have a new birth." No. He said, "You must be born again." It is an absolute prime requisite.
Do you know what we have done? We have begun to talk about Christians in categories. We say, "Well, he's a born-again Christian." May I tell you very plainly that saying "born-again Christian" is redundant? That’s the only kind there is! It's like saying “female woman” or “tooth dentist.” Jesus said, "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again."
"FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
