22/04/2026
FULFIL THE CONDITION FIRST
O Lord, I want to expirence the true spiritual change, not a cusmetic dressing of status improvement. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Moment of Truth Devotional
By Pastor Chris Mukete
22nd April 2026
Theme: The Necessity of the New Birth
Scripture: John 3:3 (KJV)
"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
On this twenty-second day of April, Jesus speaks to Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. Following His declaration about the temple of His body and resurrection (John 2:19), He now addresses the deepest human need. Nicodemus came by night, impressed by signs, but Jesus redirects him from external wonders to internal transformation. The new birth is not an option but an absolute necessity. As we continue in April 2026, this verse calls us to abandon all reliance on religious heritage or moral improvement and to receive the radical new beginning that only God can give.
3:3a. "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee,"
· "Verily, verily" (Amēn, amēn): A solemn double affirmation, introducing a truth of utmost importance. Jesus speaks with divine authority, leaving no room for doubt.
3:3b. "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
· "Except a man be born again" (ean mē tis gennēthē anōthen): The word anōthen means both “again” and “from above.” The new birth is not a self-improvement project but a divine regeneration, a work of God’s Spirit (John 3:5-6).
· "He cannot see the kingdom of God" (ou dynatai idein tēn basileian tou Theou): Cannot indicates absolute impossibility. Human effort, religious pedigree, or moral reformation cannot gain entrance. Only the new birth suffices.
Audit your origin: Ask yourself: Have I been born again, or am I merely religious? Do I rely on my baptism, church attendance, or good works, or on the regenerating work of the Spirit?
Embrace the new birth: Do not try to improve the old nature; receive a new one. Come to Christ as a helpless sinner, and let Him give you life from above.
Live as one born from above: The new birth changes your family, your destiny, and your desires. Walk in the reality of your new identity.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I admit that my old self cannot see Your kingdom. By Your Spirit, give me a new birth, a new heart, a new start, a new life from above. In Your name I pray, Amen.
May today's devotional inspire you to:
· Abandon all self-reliance and seek the new birth.
· Receive the kingdom as a gift, not an achievement.
· Live each day as one born from above.
P.S. Nicodemus came seeking signs; Jesus told him he needed a new start. The empty tomb is wonderful, but the new birth is essential. Have you been born again?