Message
The word ‘rebirth’ is a combination of the prefix ‘re’ and the word ‘birth’. ‘Re’ means again; therefore, the word ‘rebirth’ means to give birth to again. Thus, when we talk about rebirth, we are referring to someone who was born and now wants to be born again to have a new life. The question is, can it be done?
clearly says that with God, nothing is impossible. For example, in , dry bones came back to life. In today’s devotional, however, I am not referring to the rebirth of a physical body; rather, I am talking about the rebirth of a soul.
All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (); hence, everyone, including children, needs to turn to Jesus to experience a new life. You may think children are innocent, but they have to be introduced early to Jesus; otherwise, as they grow, they will begin to take pleasure in sin. After a while, the innocence they once had as children will start to fade away.
If you have no connection with God, the One who gave you a soul, you will begin to feel empty on the inside; that is the death of the soul (). It is in the bid to fill that emptiness that many people turn to drugs, alcohol, and the like (). Still, no matter how much of those substances they take, they usually feel even emptier. What such people really need is to be born again by the Spirit (). Joy and peace will return into their hearts, and their lives will become meaningful.
Beloved, if you feel empty on the inside, it is a sign that you need to reconnect with God. Say this prayer right now so you can experience a rebirth of your soul: Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God and that You died for my sins. Please forgive all my sins. I confess them and promise never to return to them. Today, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour.
If you just said the prayer above, you are now born again. However, you must ensure that you are continuously being fed and nurtured with the word of God. Therefore, find a Bible-believing church near you – I am sure you will find a RCCG parish nearby – and begin to fellowship with them so you can continue to grow in your Christian faith. Congratulations!