The subject matter for today's lesson is found in John 3. Jesus teaches the Pharisee named Nicodemus about being born again and about the Spirit. He says, "Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." This is one of our scripture mastery scriptures.
I love how Jesus describes the Spirit as being like the wind. It blows, and we can hear it, but we can't always tell where it came from or where it's going. Like the Spirit, the wind can be very powerful or so soft that if we aren't paying attention, we may not know it's there.
The above picture was taken recently by a family member. One person is looking away from the wind. One is looking toward it. Two have their arms outstretched as if they are catching it and enjoying it as it comes. Just like they are responding to the wind, these are some ways we can respond to the Spirit.
(By the way, they are on Ensign Peak overlooking the Salt Lake Valley where Brigham Young and members of the quorum of the Twelve raised an "ensign to the nations." Here is a talk that begins by describing what happened there.)
At the end of John 3, we learn that John the Baptist understood that salvation is only possible through Jesus Christ. He was very humble and acknowledged his role as a forerunner.
We are blessed to know, as it says in John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Our Heavenly Father loves us and has provided a way, through His Son, that we may return to live with Him again someday.
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