Scripture: John 3:1-16- Let Nothing Push you out!
In John 3:1-4, we read of someone who is not on the bottom of society, “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 that
You do unless God is with him.’” Nicodemus knew enough of God\’s Word to discern that Jesus
was anointed by God. “Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one
is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’ Nicodemus said to Him, ‘How can a man be
born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?’” When
Jesus was dealing with the bottom of society, He went straight to acceptance. But when he was
dealing with the privileged and powerful of society, He did not default to acceptance but instead
challenged them as with Nicodemus. Jesus knew the wealthy often have additional barriers to
break through – wealth, power, intellect and arrogance. He had to create a moment when
Nicodemus was willing to humble himself before he could grasp the truth. Read Verses 5-16 ,
The primary salvation verse in the whole Bible and the judgment that went with it was inspired by
one of the leading teachers of Israel in Jesus’ day, and his name was Nicodemus. God was ready
to accept Nicodemus, but Nicodemus had to get through his pride and his religious spirit. It was
much more difficult for God to accept Nicodemus than it was to accept all the other people we
have looked at. In every single one of their cases, they knew they were needy and in trouble. They
knew their condition and had the humility that invited salvation. Nicodemus’ problem was he
lacked that humility. He was brimming with pride, power, and influence. His religious façade had
to be broken in order for him to be saved.❖ Command the sun as it moves through the circuit of the heavens to praise the Lord and
declare His glory alone Psalm 19.1-2
❖ For the southern hemisphere, pray Isa 17:13-14 for all those who rob and spoil people under
the cover of darkness that their deeds shall be exposed.
❖ The wicked draw power from the heavens during that day to release the spirit of
licentiousness all over the nations.
❖ Proclaim Isaiah 25 over your territory and nullify the activities of the wicked from the
heavens.
❖ Disconnect their power and ask the Lord to tear the shroud of ungodliness that covers the
nations in this season.