Workplace Week 35: Natural & Spiritual Birthdays
Workplace Meditation
Natural & Spiritual Birthdays
Bible Passage: John 3: 3-8 (NIV)
Passage Key Words: “flesh gives birth to flesh,” Spirit gives birth to spirit.”
Topical Key Words: Birthday, spiritual regeneration, renewal, conversion experience
Jesus taught that his chosen ones have two birthdays—one natural and the other spiritual. He pointed out some of the contrasts between both. Here are a few:
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The Natural Birthday |
The Spiritual Birthday |
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Human inspired |
God inspired |
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Once a year anniversary |
Every day and eternal anniversary |
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All personal celebration ends at death |
The celebration never ends |
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Celebrated on earth only |
Celebrated in heaven and on earth |
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Brings people together |
Brings God and people together |
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Sometimes overlooked or forgotten by people |
God never forgets |
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Expensive to celebrate |
God’s free gift |
Of both, the most important birthday is the spiritual one. While the cards, gifts, cakes, claps and cheers are wonderful when we celebrate each other’s natural birthdays, what is more important to remember, reaffirm and celebrate is our spiritual rebirth and its transformative impact on our lives and society.
May we relive and celebrate daily with God our spiritual birth and relationship with Him.
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