Birth from Above

Gospel Thoughts

*Easter Season : Second Week - Tuesday*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 3:7b-15*

*FIRST READING - Acts 4:32-37*

*Birth from Above*

*1) ‘You must be born from above.’*

These words are found in today's Gospel

Jesus says these words to Nicodemus. 

If so there must be special meaning for these words 

*2) Birth represents new Life*

Birth has a special meaning 

It indicates a new beginning

It indicates new life 

It indicates new direction

It indicates new way of life 

It indicates newness and creativity. 

*3) Birth from above*

We always see good things from above 

When we think about God, heaven and other great things we look above 

So the word *above* represents something great and good 

*4) What are these above things?*

From the teachings of Jesus, it is clear that the above things represent the following things 

Love 

Sacrifice

Sharing 

Service 

Faith 

Forgiveness

Humility

Simplicity

Hard work 

Generosity

All these things belong to the *Above* group. Accordingly, when Jesus says *You must be born from above* we need to take birth in these above things 

*5) Birth from above is a continuous process*

Birth from above is not a single event 

It is a life long process, which needs to be paid attention in order to bring change in ones life 

Birth from above can't be a finished product. It is always in the mode of becoming something. 

*6) Am I ready to be born from above?*

This birth is must. With out this birth there is no meaning to our life 

The *birth from above* is a great process in our life 

If so, am I ready to be born from above?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*