Thoughts on the Gospel of John (26) - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no- one can do these signs which you do unless God is with him. Jesus answered and said to him, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3: 1 - 3.

Thoughts on the Gospel of John (26)
The miracles of the Lord Jesus attracted many people of His day to Him. Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, was one of them. He felt the need to discuss a certain matter directly with Jesus. Was he aware that this teacher had more to offer than all the scholars in Israel? Or did he lack something despite his high position and his duties?

Seeking and accepting Jesus Christ was against public opinion. Even today it puts one's reputation at stake. That is why Nicodemus came to Jesus at night. But he came, and that was decisive. He did not come as a clever debater, but as a pupil to a teacher.

Nicodemus' first statement was correct: Jesus Christ had come from God, and God was with Him. That was beyond doubt. Such an acknowledgement would flatter anyone's pride. For the Son of God, however, it only proved that Nicodemus knew neither the Lord nor himself.

The Jews believed that through their descent they were entitled to enter the kingdom of God. But the Lord Jesus made it clear that mankind needed a fundamental change to be able to comprehend the things of God: we must be born again.

(to be continued next Sunday)

Today‘s reading: Numbers 10: 11 - 36 · Matthew 7: 13 - 23