March 28, 2008 Nic At Nite
ODB RADIO: Listen Now <http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/03/28/devotion.aspx ##> | Download <http://rbcorg.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/rbcorg_vitalstream_com/odb/200 8/03/odb-03-28-08.mp3> READ: John 3:1-21 <http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible?language=english&passage=John+3:1-21> I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. -John 12:46 According to the apostle John, Nicodemus "came to Jesus by night" (John 3:2). Was this Pharisee skulking under cover of darkness, embarrassed or ashamed that he, as one of the ruling class, was curious about Jesus? Some have suggested that it was just cooler at night. Others have said that evening was a better time to ask Jesus questions because it was quieter and there were fewer distractions. We really don't know the reason Nicodemus went to Jesus at night, but John seemed determined to make a point of that specific fact. Every time he mentioned Nicodemus, he identified him by saying something like: "You know who I'm talking about-the guy who came to Jesus by night" (see 7:50; 19:39). Nicodemus, no doubt, was quite moral and lived according to Mosaic Law. People probably thought he was a pretty good person. Yet none of that mattered. He was in the dark about who Jesus really was, and he wanted to know the truth. So he was drawn from the darkness into the presence of "the light of the world" (John 8:12). Jesus calls us "out of darkness" too (1 Peter 2:9) and promises that whoever believes in Him will not stay in the dark (John 12:46). - Cindy Hess Kasper <http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/Cindy-Hess-Kasper.aspx> Our search for truth is hindered by The darkness of the night, Until the Bright and Morning Star Reveals His brilliant light. -Sper Faith in Christ is not a leap into the dark; it's a step into the Light. ________________________________ "This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended solely for the addressee and could contain information that is confidential; If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, copying or dissemination of this e-mail and any attachment is strictly prohibited and you should immediately delete it. This message does not necessarily reflect the views of Bank Indonesia. Although this e-mail has been checked for computer viruses, Bank Indonesia accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus and any malicious code transmitted by this e-mail. Therefore, the recipient should check again for the risk of viruses, malicious codes, etc as a result of e-mail transmission through Internet" ________________________________ ** “This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended solely for the addressee and could contain information that is confidential; If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, copying or dissemination of this e-mail and any attachment is strictly prohibited and you should immediately delete it. This message does not necessarily reflect the views of Bank Indonesia. Although this e-mail has been checked for computer viruses, Bank Indonesia accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus and any malicious code transmitted by this e-mail. Therefore, the recipient should check again for the risk of viruses, malicious codes, etc as a result of e-mail transmission through Internet”
