Hey friends! Today, I’ve got some awesome insights to share on how to amp up your boldness and confidence in your faith journey. And guess what? We’re drawing inspiration from the incredible story of Nicodemus—a Pharisee who went from asking Jesus questions in the dark to defending Him in broad daylight. Ready for this journey from secrecy to boldness? Let’s dive in!
Nicodemus, a big shot in the Jewish council, sneaks up to Jesus at night, maybe to dodge judgmental glances (John 3: 1-21). They chat about being born again, setting the stage for Nicodemus’ transformation. Fast forward, and Nicodemus steps into the light, defending Jesus (John 7: 59) and even providing perfume for His burial (John 19: 39). Now, that’s intriguing!
At the start, Nicodemus is a lot like many of us—curious but cautious. He has a nighttime rendezvous with Jesus, probably to avoid Pharisee gossip. Just like us keeping our faith on the down-low to avoid labels from friends and neighbors. But hold up, keeping things hush-hush isn’t the way to go. The Bible’s pretty clear on that (Matthew 10: 33).
But here’s the game-changer: Nicodemus turns things around, and so can we! In John 7: 59, he defends Jesus openly, giving the religious bigwigs something to think about. Plus, when it’s time to bury Jesus, Nicodemus is right there with Joseph, moving from a backstage pass to a VIP spotlight!
So, what’s the key? Nicodemus finally got the TRUTH! He reflected on Jesus’ teachings, understood them, and found them to be true. Knowing the truth sets you free, as John 8: 32 says. Freedom from fear, shame, condemnation—you name it.
The next time you’re tempted to keep the good news to yourself, remember this truth: You’re commanded to love your neighbors as yourself (Mark 12: 31). If you believe Jesus is the ONLY way to Heaven, sharing this GOOD NEWS is what LOVE is all about.
And if you’re not born again yet, you’re not on the path to eternal life. But don’t worry, you can change that! Click here and let’s say the salvation prayer together. If you do, shoot us an email at contactus@remaininchrist.org. We’d love to connect with you!
