Today frequently our leaders can't see the forest for all the trees. Needs are many. The blind leading the blind, yet we think we're in an age of enlightenment, focusing on entitlement and personal gain. Nicodemus, ruler of the Jews, so many years ago, was challenged by Jesus to be born again by water and spirit, to see the kingdom of heaven. How far have we come in the age of enlightenment since Nicodemus? God so loves the world and Jesus is God's gracious gift to the whole world. Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness and Jesus was lifted up so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. Christ's death is our life and Christ's cross is our title to heaven. The good news is that Jesus paid our debts with his own blood. Whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life, to the glory of God.

Amen.

Based on the readins for the week: John 3:9-21.