Regeneration - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2025

Jesus answered, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Having been born again through the word of God which lives and abides for ever.
John 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23.

Regeneration
During his train journeys through France, Switzerland and Italy the evangelist Dapozzo held a minor inquiry. He asked one hundred people this question: "Are you a born again Christian?" The only people who really understand the question are those who have believed in Jesus Christ. The answers were varied and sometimes revealed indignation: "But, Sir, I play the organ in the chapel!" or "I was a choirboy." Or "I have been christened." Of the hundred asked only one gave a definite "Yes!" as his answer.

This question is in fact essential. Jesus assured a religious leader, "Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God" (John 3:3). No-one can enter into a relationship with God without having experienced the new birth. That gives us food for thought.

Being "born of water and the Spirit" means receiving new life through the Word of God (symbolised by the water) and the action of the Spirit of God which produces this miracle in us. This new life comes from God; those who receive it are then God's children (John 1:12.13). Let us not be deceived: being a choirboy or playing the organ in the chapel or attending services will save no-one. True Christianity is not something exterior; it is an internal renewal brought about by the Spirit of God in whoever believes in Jesus Christ.

How would you answer the evangelist's question?

Today's reading: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 · Mark 6:1-6