15 March 2015 John 3:9-21
Nicodemus, a religious leader and teacher, questions Jesus
regarding the meaning of his teachings about water, flesh and spirit. Jesus
tells him that although he is a teacher of Judaism, Nicodemus does not
understand the truth God has sent through the Son of Man, Jesus.
Jesus instructs repeatedly that eternal life is promised to
those who understand that the flesh and the spirit exist simultaneously. Jesus reminds
us that truly receiving God is to live in the awareness of His love for all of
us, all the time, here and now. He taught that when we share our love and
loving actions with others, no matter their station in life, we are expressing
God’s love to them.
How can we live into God’s grace and abundance? Following
Jesus’ teaching requires courage to take those right next steps, even if we
don’t know what is around the bend. In the season of Lent, can we remember that
we are living in full relationship with God here and now? Remembering that God
loves us all equally, can we receive God’s love and enjoy sharing it with our
fellow beings? Can we express God’s love for our planet, our neighbors, and
ourselves? Spreading God’s love far and wide helps us feel both loved and loving.
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