"In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God, unless he is born again."
John 3:3
This reply is given to Nicodemus who has arranged a more private meeting with Jesus to ask some questions and to discuss the power Christ has to do miracles. Jesus is basically saying that seeing miracles does not mean you know God. Experiencing God’s power second-hand does not make you a believer. To know the King or see the kingdom, either the eternal one or the one of His work and power, is a matter of spiritual rebirth. You must totally redo your thinking, totally relinquish power, and fully surrender to the King. Then, you can really see the kingdom of God. Even then, no comparison to what we will one day see.
I think for most of us we need to get a glimpse before we get a good look. Why? It is in comprehensible. It is beyond us. Our perception of the supernatural is not very trained. Once we are born again and realize see deeper and clearer, then these glimpses and looks can prepare us to see more and more. When you get a real good look at the Kingdom of God, from a truly born-again perspective, you start to sense His power, glory, majesty and plan. Once you have truly seen it, whether by glimpses or looks, you are transformed. It totally changes your values, point of view, perspective and orientation. Just like Jesus said, “I am telling you the truth.” The truth that can save you and set you free to be part of His Kingdom.
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