We all have a physical (date) birthday but we also have the opportunity of a second birthday – a spiritual birthday. This second birthday is more important than the first, though, admittedly, you have to have the first to have the second. Specifically – today is my birthday and my spiritual day is three days from now. I tend to celebrate both.
The spiritual birthday is when you accepted Jesus as Lord. And while you don’t remember the events of the first one, even though you were present, the details of the second should be something you don’t forget. I’m one of those who does remember. I know the date and I think I even know the time. I can see, in my mind’s eye, what I was wearing, where I was, what triggered the rebirth – all the details. Actually I think this is very cool, because I think it’s important to remember.
Your spiritual birthday marks the beginning of your adventure in faith. I’ve always believed that faith is a journey moving to greater and greater understanding about faith, about who you have become as a result of making Jesus Lord. Faith doesn’t mean having all the answers about your future but it does mean you know where your future lies and where you will be. These answers do give great comfort.
A spiritual birthday encompasses so many aspects of life that it soon becomes the foundation for your life. So today I celebrate my birthday and in three days I rejoice at my birth into life.
