ARE YOU BORN AGAIN?
Jesus
replied, Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being
born again... You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You be must be born again.’~ John 3:3,7
This is a touching
scripture on being born again or repentance. Jesus presents us with a discourse
which shows that some people can be surprised that they have to be born again. Christian
life starts by repentance. You can’t jump this stage even if you know
scriptures or you have a position in church. First things first.
Salvation is all about
being born again first. Salvation is paramount to the life of a Christian.
Being born again speaks of newness of life, starting again, changing of life.
We are made anew in Christ Jesus (2 Cor
5:17). It’s regeneration. It is dangerous to think that salvation is all
about joining a church or ministry. Being born in a Christian family doesn’t
automatically make one a Christian until a decision to be born again is made (Rom 10:9-10).
As church leaders, we
should make sure that people are born again, not just fill halls with people.
We should make sure that Jesus fills their hearts starting with ourselves
leaders. Many people are in churches but outside the Kingdom. I call them Churchians instead of Christians. There
is no regeneration experience. Being born again means Jesus in is me. It is
painful to see that many times we have developed ‘events Christians’ that are only after braii fellowships, conferences, partnership seminars and never
committed to the life of Christ. We can’t reduce the church to that level. Salvation
is a spiritual process to do with the transformation of the heart of man. It is
a process of being in right standing with God.
Today ask yourself, ‘Am I born again? Is Christ the Lord in my life? Am I in the kingdom?’ I also ask you, Are you born again?
If
you have not yet received Jesus Christ pray this prayer:
Lord
Jesus, I acknowledge and admit that I am a sinner. You died for my sins. I open
my heart today. Lord Jesus, come into my heart. Be the Lord and Saviour in my
life. I will follow you all the days of my life. I thank you for making me your
child. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Be blessed and start a new life to follow Jesus. Find
a Bible believing church to receive teaching and grow in Him.
John Museredzo is | an author | motivational speaker | pastor | life coach | business consultant | blogger. He is an author of 6 books to date including The Dream In The Wilderness; Youth, Relationships and Marriage, In Pursuit of The Calling and Success Within Reach. He also does articles and seminars online and in colleges, universities and development organizations.
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