Read: John 3:1–21
Nicodemus came at night—not because he was afraid of the dark, but because he feared being seen. As a respected religious leader he carried influence, education, and status, yet something about Jesus stirred questions he couldn’t ignore.
He didn’t come to argue; he came to understand. And instead of dismissing him, Jesus welcomed the conversation. What he offered wasn’t a new set of rules or a sharper explanation of religion, but something much deeper: a rebirth. A total reset.
That didn’t make sense to Nicodemus. How could someone be born again? But. Jesus wasn’t describing something physical. He was pointing to a spiritual reality, a new life made possible through belief in the Son of God. Something that couldn’t be earned by knowledge or reputation but received by grace.
This moment reminds us that God isn’t put off by our questions or annoyed by our confusion. What he wants is an open heart. Nicodemus didn’t have it all figured out, but he was willing to seek—and Jesus met him there.
Sometimes we treat doubt like a disqualifier. But what if it’s actually a doorway? Honest questions can lead to real encounters with God. Nicodemus didn’t get all the answers that night, but he walked away changed. Later, he shows up again—in daylight—to help bury Jesus after the crucifixion. Something had shifted.
If you’re holding questions today, bring them to Jesus. He isn’t threatened by your uncertainty. And if your faith feels stale, maybe it’s time for a reset—a fresh start that begins with honest prayer and a heart willing to be made new.