A BEFITTING BURIAL OR A BEFITTING ETERNITY

Maturity in Christ is not equivalent to maturity in physical age. Having big academic qualifications does not necessarily mean one is matured in spiritual things of Christ. Even some teachers in theological schools do not know Christ and therefore do not understand spiritual things. Attending a Bible School or Seminary does not necessarily mean you know Jesus Christ and understand the mysteries of Christ. Academic qualifications could take you worldly far and later end you in the grave but not Heavenly far which will give you an everlasting life. While Bible School and seminary or pursuing higher academic education in even circular academic centres like universities etc are very necessary, they are not the ultimate. In John 3:1 says "There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. In the Jewish culture I believe that the title "religious leader" is not obtained on a silver platter looking at their attitudes of highly religious and "pious". Nicodemus was not a mere person. He was highly respected and honoured. He taught the scriptures but never understood the Kingdom mysteries.

He got rather attracted to Christ by His miracles. John 3:2. Nicodemus with his earthly wisdom started flattering Jesus instead of tapping into the most important thing. He secretly went to Jesus in the night probably to test him as they are known for and said in John 3:2 "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."

Jesus quickly knowing his thoughts rebuked him by saying that it is not following me because of my miracles or flattering me that matters but "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."(John 3:3). He still never understood Jesus' sayings because he was still in the flesh. A lot of us do go to church, follow Pastors, Prophets, Apostles, etc because of what we see them do, miracles. But by the Kingdom law, the most important according John 3:3 is to be born again first. Jesus explained in vrs 6 of John 3 "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Brethren lets not get carried away by our worldly qualifications which only ends at the grave but seek the most important gift " TO BE BORN AGAIN". If you are close to a Pastor, Prophet, Evangelist, Apostle etc., seek for the best gift that cometh only from above "TO BE BORN AGAIN" and all other things shall be added.(Matt. 6:33). Your attachment to the man of God does not make you born again. If your father is a man of God does not make you born again. If you were born into a christian Church does not make you born again. If you are a leader in the church does not automatically mean you are born again. Except you surrender to Christ, believe and confess Him as your Lord and personal Saviour, you cant be born again.

If you happen to be reading this piece, Jesus is saying to you, yes you; The decision "TO BE BORN AGAIN" must be made now for tomorrow might be too late. The peace of God be with us even now and forever more in name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Shalom..... Apostle Elikem Joshua Avotri