Nicodemus

1Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2He 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.” (John 3)

Thoughts: Nicodemus wanted to believe, but he was perhaps embarrassed to go seek out an upstart rabbi. Or maybe he was just curious.  It is to be commended that he came at all.  No one else from the Sanhedrin bothered to come.  Nevertheless, he came at night.  Now nighttime then was not like nighttime now.  There weren't flashlights, streetlamps, car lights.  There were torches and candles, and it was hard to discern anyone. 
    There are people today who are curious about Jesus.  Maybe they kind of believe, but they have not learned how to trust yet.  Believing in Jesus is not about believing he is smart or wise, but trusting He is God who will help us, save us, and see us through. 

Prayer: Lord, let me not be ashamed of you and your words.  Let not any mere earthly power or lust for status keep me from humbling myself to you.  

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