18/08/2026
NUGGETS OF WISDOM
The Escape Route From Your Mystery
ENCOUNTERING JESUS – LESSONS FROM NICODEMUS
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TOPIC:
LOOK AND LIVE
Foundation Text:
John 3:14–15 (KJV)
“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
Supporting Text:
Numbers 21:8–9 (KJV)
“And it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.”
When the Israelites were dying from the bites of the fiery serpents, God provided a simple remedy: they were to look at the serpent Moses lifted up. Jesus used this event to point Nicodemus to Himself. Just as those who looked at the serpent lived, everyone who looks to Christ in faith receives eternal life.
The answer to humanity's deepest problem is not found in religion, human wisdom, or personal achievement. It is found in Jesus Christ. He was lifted up on the cross so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.
Do not look to your circumstances as the final answer. Look to Jesus. When you are weak, look to Him. When you are confused, look to Him. When you have fallen, look to Him. The One who was lifted up for us is still able to save, restore, and give eternal life.
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us Jesus Christ, who was lifted up for our salvation.
Help me to keep my eyes on Him and trust Him completely.
Let my life continually testify to the saving power of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Look to Jesus in faith, and live by His grace.