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… to catch a glimpse of the Kingdom a person must be born again.

This was the challenge Jesus made to Nicodemus, a member of a leading civic and religious organization in 1st century Palestine.  This was the challenge given to a man at a crossroads in his faith.  A man confronted by the inescapable uniqueness of Jesus’ ministry.

The challenge made to Nicodemus – if you want to see the Kingdom, you’ve got to start over, because the path  you are currently on will NOT lead you toward the kingdom.

What path am I on that is NOT leading me toward the Kingdom?  How do you need to be born again so you can catch a glimpse of the Kingdom? What needs to change in you and me so we can see the Kingdom of God?

Perhaps we need to be born again and develop a new understanding and purpose for the church.  There are many who see the church as an organized religion with a political agenda.  Instead, let’s show those around us that we are an organized community with a heart to serve others. Let’s demonstrate a community that chooses to respect all people, as well as their beliefs and faiths; a community that shares it’s beliefs with humility.

Perhaps we need to be born again.  Instead of judgment and negative responses toward others we need to express that positive change is possible by loving others as Jesus would.

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