08/11/2018 - THE PHARISEE’S PLAN

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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 that You do unless God is with him.” John 3:2

Nicodemus, prince of the Jews, resisted as much as he could the calling of the Spirit to declare publically that Jesus was the awaited Messiah.   However, when this conviction was greater than his ability to postpone the decision any longer, he sought the Master one night, maybe so that no one would see him talking to the Nazarene.  This is the sad report of many people who know the Truth, but do not confess it, rejecting a new birth and assurance to enter the Heavens. 

As a good “politician’ he started to flatter the Master.  Many are in this position, but even though they know what will happen if they do not confess their faith in the Lord publically, believing in their hearts, they will not be saved (Romans 10:8-10).  Why not make your decision now to be saved and become a child of God, protected by the Lord while you are here, and after passing away, be with Him for eternity?  Perdition will be eternal!

Nicodemus was forthright with Jesus, even hiding from the others and blaming himself for his shame of the Master.  This makes the Lord to be ashamed of those who act this way too.  It is not sufficient to say the truth, but also how you confess it.  This man was complimenting the Master, but He loved him and said so outright and that if he were not born again, of water – the Word of God – and the Spirit, he would never see or enter the Kingdom of God. 

Everyone who hears about Jesus soon knows that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life and without Him nobody will go to the Father.  What use is it for somebody to know the Scriptures but not live it?  Why does someone remain in adultery if they can repent and not be condemned like in the first letter to the Corinthians, chapter 6 verse l0? Return to you first love, confess your errors and obtain eternal life.  It is worth it!

When He was complimented, Christ was not swayed by the beautifully calculated words which apparently showed how much Nicodemus really “loved” Him.  Jesus soon told him the truth.  If you left your other half and find yourself in the arms of whom you thought “ideal and prepared by God” to make you happy, assume now the most sensible attitude in your life:  break it off so that you are not taken to the depths of Hell eternally.

Don’t be overtaken by religiosity for it is bold to make you believe that in your case it is justifiable. If you accept the condemnation that will have no end it will be total foolishness. Maybe you are possessed by the demon of eternal death. At this moment I rebuke this evil deceiver and order it to leave your life.  In the Name of Christ, decide to be saved and save this person too.

Don’t live or believe the lie that you need somebody else, for God never said this in the Bible.  On the contrary, He orders you to be happy with the wife – the spouse – of your youth (Proverbs 5:18).  The few years of dirty pleasure will not compensate for the eternal perdition you will “enjoy”.  After judgment there will be no love, compassion or pardon for your sins. 

In Christ, with Love,

R. R. Soares