Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a man named Nicodemus. He was a very important man, a teacher of the people, and he knew a lot about the laws and teachings of God. But even though he was wise, he still had many questions in his heart. One night, he decided to visit someone who he believed might have the answers he was looking for¡ªJesus.
Nicodemus waited until the darkness of night had settled over the city. He didn’t want anyone to see him going to visit Jesus. You see, some people were afraid of what others might think if they were seen with Jesus. But Nicodemus was brave. He knew he needed to find out more about this man who was speaking such amazing words and doing incredible things.
When Nicodemus finally found Jesus, he said, “Teacher, we know that you are a man from God. No one could do the miracles you are doing unless God is with him.” Jesus looked at Nicodemus and smiled. He knew that Nicodemus was sincere in his search for truth. “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus said, “no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”
Nicodemus was puzzled. “How can someone be born when they are old?” he asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus laughed gently and said, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.”
Nicodemus listened carefully, trying to understand. Jesus continued, “Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
Nicodemus was amazed. He had never heard anyone speak like this before. He realized that Jesus was talking about a spiritual rebirth, a change that happened in a person’s heart when they believed in God. It wasn’t about physical birth, but about being born anew in the Spirit.
As Nicodemus listened, he felt something stirring inside him. He began to understand that Jesus was offering him a chance to start over, to be forgiven for his mistakes, and to live a new life filled with hope and love. He knew that this was the answer to the questions he had been asking for so long.
Nicodemus left that night feeling lighter than he had ever felt before. He knew that he had met someone very special, someone who could change his life forever. And from that day on, he began to follow Jesus, learning more and more about the love and forgiveness that God offers to everyone.
Friends, the story of Nicodemus reminds us that it’s never too late to seek the truth and to ask for help. Jesus is always ready to guide us and to give us a new beginning. No matter how old we are or how many questions we have, we can always turn to Him and find the answers we need.
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