Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
"Born of water" Truly alive, a sentient being, capable of understanding and deciding. "Born of the Spirit" Transformed, changed from one who is driven by self-will into a being that seeks the Face of God and is guided by the Fear of the LORD. Both conditions must be met to allow entry into the Kingdom of God.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 37
Mid-day: 119:81-88
Evening: Psalm 112
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