​47. The Humblest and Gentlest of Masters

Born this way.

No, born again.

I thought that for a long time, however. This is who I am and bless your heart if you ever think you’ll change me.

Welp, ate those words real quick.

It’s easy to roll your eyes at the concept. I think a lot of people have done a disservice to what being born again truly means. It doesn’t mean you’ve enjoyed being on a few ministry teams and bring the green bean casserole to potluck.

It means you die to yourself every day and make Jesus Christ the leader of your life, the lover of your soul.

Nothing against baked casseroles or anything.

If you don’t believe me, maybe you’ll believe Jesus:

“Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.’ ‘How can someone be born when they are old?’ Nicodemus asked. ‘Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!’ Jesus answered, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, “You must be born again.” The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.’” (John 3:3-8)

This is a process God works within you. It’s right there in the Scriptures. And yet, it’s something that some Christian churches don’t understand and don’t even teach. And I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked to people who attend these churches who are scared of death.

There’s no fear of death when you know who holds you in His hands.

If you feel God is meeting you in this space right now, holding out His hand, submit to Him. Tell Him from your very heart how grieved you are of your sin. Tell Him you’ll turn away from it with His help. Tell Him He has the reins to every part of your life, to every part of you.

Because we’re all slaves to something in the long run. And Christ? He’s the humblest and gentlest of masters.