Pharisaw

 We don't know a lot about Nicodemus from the Bible, but John introduces us to him in chapter 3 of his gospel.  Nicodemus was a Pharisee, a learned Jew that studied and taught the Old Testament scriptures.  He became aware of Jesus when he saw Him teaching others and saw the miracles that he was performing.  He approached Jesus under darkness to try to find out how the miracles were performed, believing that Jesus must somehow be connected to God to have such amazing powers.  Jesus explained, "unless one is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God".  Nicodemus was confused, thinking that Jesus was talking about a physical rebirth, but Jesus clarified, saying that he was talking about "being born of the water and the spirit."  Jesus then spoke the most widely known verse in the Bible.  "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in Him shall note perish, but have everlasting life."  I think I can learn something from Nicodemus.  As much as I think I know about God, the world and myself, the miracle of Jesus is still almost unbelievable.  How could it be that God elected to come to the broken world in the form of a baby, born of a virgin mother, die on the cross and then rise from the dead?  And how do His actions pay the penalty for my sins?  I don't know exactly how it works, but I believe it does, because I know when I am attempting to follow Him, I feel the peace that only He provides.  I am meant to be with Him.