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John 3:20-21
Holman Christian
Standard Bible
20 For everyone who practices wicked things hates the light and avoids it, so that his deeds may not be exposed. 21 But anyone who lives by the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be shown to be accomplished by God.”
Christ spoke very straight to Nicodemus. He gently cut him
down to size. When Nicodemus quibbled over being born again, Christ chided him for
not understanding what He was saying. Now He is in effect saying, why did
you come to me in the dark of night? Are you afraid that you’re doing evil by
coming to me at night? Hey man! If you’re doing right then let everyone see you
do it.
When the Jews wished to prosecute Christ without first
giving Him a fair trial, Nicodemus brought them up short by reminding them that
their own law insisted on their being fair. But Nicodemus didn’t reveal his
belief in Christ in front of the critical Jews or show his true colors until
Christ was hanging on the cross. When Joseph of Arimathea, another secret
follower, took Christ’s body down to bury it, Nicodemus came along with 100
pounds of myrrh and aloes to embalm His body. After that he used his wealth to
help the struggling new church survive during those first few years after
Christ’s death.[2]
When I was falsely accused of defaming the Tanzanian flag,
Thomas Lisso, a member of parliament and my former principal, “just happened to
be” at each of at least four councils that considered the accusation and spoke
up strongly in my defense. I was very thankful that this man, whom the church
condemned for going into politics, was willing to stand up and show his true
colors. He became a true force for right on a national level.[3]
Thank you, Lord, for having people of great influence
ready to help Your work in times of great need.
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