The Law in 90 Days: Leviticus 22-24
SCRIPTURE READING
John 3:12 (NIV); I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you
believe if I speak of heavenly things?
For the remainder of this month, we’re going to walk through the book of John, looking at what it
means to be a disciple of Christ. If we look strictly at the Bible, what does it mean to be a Christian?
As Christians, what does Jesus say we should expect? What does He expect of us? Jesus is
coming back, and we want to prepare ourselves by doing all that we can to further His kingdom!
Once in a while we find ourselves in a position where we are overwhelmed by the Spirit of Truth. We
hear a powerful message, read an inspirational biography or participate in Spirit-filled worship and
are moved to a place of want. We want to know God and we want to see His power in our lives, yet
we’re often not fully fledged followers. We’re not committed to seeking Him, or to the effort of being
in His circle.
Jesus explained to Nicodemus the concept of being “born again”; that one who wants eternal life
with the Father must be born of water and of Spirit, that is, he must have a spiritual birth where
he is cleansed of sin and given a new heart with right desires (see Ez. 36:25-27). Surprisingly,
Jesus called this concept an “earthy thing,” as it had already been spoken about by the prophets.
Therefore “heavenly things” would be notions of even more staggering proportions.
Understanding doesn’t always come quickly or easily. The enemy uses laziness, boredom,
unfaithfulness and doubt to keep us from seeking to understand who God is and what He says. But
let us press on to know Him; let us make the effort to be in the inner circle of Jesus, to sit at His feet
and learn from Him: to be disciples.
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. When was the last time God revealed a staggering truth to you, or overwhelmed you with His
presence by His word? How did you respond to the experience?
2. How have you neglected to let God’s word, character and truth transform you? How have you
responded lazily to conviction? Repent of those things that have led you astray.
3. In prayer, recommit yourself to Christ today. Choose to be full-fledged follower.
