Be Born Again

May 12, 2024
 
Reflections from the Heart of Allan Redenius
There are two non-reoccurring experiences in life.  Neither of which any of us are able to recall or share.
 
The first, one-time experience is being born.  None of us can remember the moment of our birth.  Out from the quiet, warm comfort of mother’s womb into the loud cold reality of the world.  Everybody is so excited with oohs and aahs.  “Isn’t that the most beautiful baby?”  In the meantime, the baby is traumatized by what is happening.  That’s why they cry.  That borning cry is probably one of abject fear at seeing light, hearing sounds, all for the very first time.  But love conquers all, even fear.  Soon the baby is quiet in mother’s arms.
 
Maybe I was slightly in error when I opened with “two non-reoccurring experiences.”  Jesus invites you to be born again as you come to Him in faith.  On that wonderful day, there is no crying, no tears, maybe tears of joy.  The day of your own “born again” experience is one you will remember—forever.
 
The second non-reoccurring experience is death.  We’ll all go through it.  None of us can record what it actually feels like.  Some might record the walk to death’s door, but there is no record of the moment of death.
 
So here’s the deal.  A baby is welcomed in the world experiencing fear.  Too many people exit the world in fear of the finality of life.  There are no more tomorrows.  Unless, unless you, during your life were “born again.”  You see, if you give your life to Jesus as your Lord, you will experience the joy of heaven and be greeted with the loving arms of Jesus for eternity!  Reject Him and experience the burning lake of sulfur for eternity.
 
My recommendation?  Be born again!
 
Love in Christ,
Pastor Allan
 
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