Yeshua Adored

4th December 2023

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In secret

JOHN 3:1-21

The most telling feature of Jesus’ interaction with Nicodemus for me was a matter of time and place, rather than of content. The fact is that this prominent Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin took the time to seek out this maverick Rabbi and met with him in secret. Why would that be? Because he got it, he recognised Jesus’ authority and … as a result … this would put him in danger with his peers.

This is worth thinking about for us too. We must choose our moments when we speak of Jesus to others. Sometimes this needs to be in private, for example when speaking to an orthodox Jew or Muslim, as interest in Jesus is very much a ‘no-go area’ for these folk. Also, in our current poisonous culture, speaking openly of Jesus can have a detrimental effect on you too. Be wise. Listen to the Spirit and … choose your moment.