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"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)

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Saturday, November 3, 2012

TWO BIRTHS


 
 
John 3:3

"In reply Jesus declared, 'I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.'" NIV
 
 
"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." KJV


We were created by God to be totally and completely alive so that we could have open communication and relationship with Him. Since sin has entered the world, to be able to have this relationship with God, it is necessary that we all have two births. The first one is the physical birth of the body and mind so that we can see and experience this  world. The second one is the birth of the spirit which comes from above so that we can see and experience the kingdom of God. Without the second birth, the spirit of man remains in darkness and alienation from his Creator, God Almighty.


Heavenly Father, how we thank You and praise You that You provided us the Way to be born again, made alive in the Spirit to know and experience Your kingdom. Help us to nurture our spiritual lives and feed on Your Word so that we will bear fruit for Your kingdom. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.


       


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1 comment:

Charlotte said...

Amen. This is soooo important.
Blessings,
Charlotte

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