“In reply, Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’” – John 3:3
William E. Biederwolf, former president of the Winona Lake Bible Conference, told the following story: A young sculptor worked painstakingly on the statue of an angel. When the great Michelangelo came to view it, the artist hid nearby and waited to hear the master's comment. Michelangelo looked intently at the sculpture with breathless suspense. At last, he said, "It lacks only one thing." Hearing this, the young artist was heartbroken. For days he could neither eat nor sleep. A friend became so concerned for him that he went to Michelangelo to ask what the statue lacked. The master replied, "It lacks only life; with life, it would be perfect."
Some people are like that statue. Outwardly, they have an admirable appearance. They are good by the standards of the world. They live moral, exemplary lives. They are respected citizens who are active in charitable functions. They are faithful members of their churches.
But never having been born again, they lack one thing – spiritual life.
Happiness, peace, and contentment can only be found in Jesus Christ. Today in prayer, praise the Lord that in Him you have a rich, eternal life.
“For a soul to come to Jesus, is the grandest event in its history.” – Joseph Alleine
God’s Word: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:16-17
Overcast, 61°