Born Again to Live Again

Have you ever felt like something was missing in your life? A void that couldn’t be filled by money, relationships, or accomplishments? Jesus tells us in John 3 that we must be born again to truly live.

Nicodemus, a religious leader, came to Jesus perplexed about being “born again.” Jesus explained using an illustration from the wind – you can’t see where it comes from, but you can see its effects (John 3:8). Likewise, you can’t fully understand the Spirit’s work, but you can see the new life it produces.

Jesus said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in himshould not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). We were spiritually dead in our sins (Ephesians 2:1), but God made a way through Christ’s death on the cross. When we put our faith in Jesus, we are born again spiritually (1 Peter 1:3).

What is this salvation? It’s not just eternal life after we die, but abundant and everlasting life starting now (John 10:10)! To be saved, you must repent of your sins and believe in Jesus as your Lord and Savior (Acts 20:21, Romans 10:9).

It’s like being re-born as a newborn baby, getting a fresh start in the family of God (John 1:12-13). The old has passed away, the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17)! Have you been born again? Surrender your life to Christ today to truly live!

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I confess I am a sinner in need of your forgiveness. I believe you died on the cross for my sins and rose again. Please come into my life as my Lord and Savior. Help me be born again by your Spirit to live the abundant life you promised. Amen