Not Just Our God, My God

John 3:1-2

“Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.’ “

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The setting of this story from John’s Gospel is an interesting one.  Imagine, with all that was going on at this point in Jesus’ ministry, how could there be a spare moment when He was alone like this?  The opportunity for a lone man, Nicodemus, to approach Jesus and have a conversation one-on-one must have been a rare occurrence.

But here Jesus sits, alone, waiting for this leader of the Jews.  Of course, because He was God, He knew Nicodemus was coming to call.  Christ was waiting for this opportunity to have a quiet, yet, what was probably for Nicodemus, earth-shattering discussion. 

It blows my mind a bit how God can do this, yesterday, today and forever.  His ability to be all things to all people and yet have a close, individual relationship with a single person is amazing. 

We always have to remember, God did not die for “us”, He died for you and for me.  Not as a nameless mass, but as the unique individuals we are, each of us named in His mind, as he hung on the cross.

Dear God

I am so thankful that you choose me to have a relationship with you.  I take comfort in knowing that you knew me and loved me and all I would ever be and do, before I was even born.

Give me the spirit to call on You Lord.  I know my flaws are many and my sin can overwhelm me; but You still pursue me, You are jealous for me.

Help me Lord, to see the way through these questions of fear and doubt into a place of peace and faith.

In Jesus’ name we pray,

Amen