THEN QUESTION THAT BIRTH FAITH
Text: John 3:9 — “How can these things be?”
Introduction
There are moments in life when what we hear challenges everything we think we know. That was the moment Nicodemus found himself in. A learned man, a teacher, a religious authority—yet standing before Jesus, he asked a simple, honest question: “How can these things be?”
This was not a rebellion. This was not mockery. This was confusion—real, sincere confusion.
Many believers assume that faith means having no questions. But the truth is, faith often begins where understanding ends. Sometimes the first step toward deeper revelation is admitting, “Lord, I don’t understand.”
God is not offended by your questions. He is inviting you into deeper truth through them.
1. Confusion is not Rejection
Nicodemus did not walk away when he didn’t understand—he leaned in.
There is a difference between resisting truth and wrestling with it. Confusion says, “Help me understand.” Rejection says, “I refuse to believe.”
Many people silence their questions out of fear—fear of appearing weak, fear of being judged, fear of doubt. But God does not equate your confusion with unbelief.
Your questions do not disqualify you. In fact, they may be evidence that God is drawing you closer.
2. Questions can be Doorways to Revelation
Every sincere question opens the door for divine insight.
Nicodemus asked one question, and Jesus unfolded one of the greatest truths of all time—being born again. That moment of confusion became a gateway to spiritual revelation.
If Nicodemus had stayed silent, he might have missed the answer.
When you ask God questions with an open heart, you position yourself to receive answers that transform your life.
- Questions lead to seeking
- Seeking leads to finding
- Finding leads to transformation
Your confusion is not a dead end—it is a doorway.
3. God Honors Honest Seeking
God responds to sincerity.
Nicodemus came by night, perhaps unsure, perhaps cautious—but he came. And Jesus met him right there in his uncertainty.
God is not looking for perfect understanding; He is looking for honest hearts.
Scripture assures us:
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find…”
When your questions are genuine, heaven does not shut its doors—it opens them wider.
God honors the seeker, not just the one who already knows.
Illustration:
A child asks questions not because he doubts his parent, but because he trusts them.
“Why is the sky blue?”
“Where do stars come from?”
“How does this work?”
The child doesn’t ask to challenge authority—he asks because he believes his parent has the answer.
In the same way, when we ask God questions, it is not a sign of distrust—it is a sign of relationship. We believe He knows, and we trust Him enough to ask.
Conclusion
Nicodemus’ question echoes in many hearts today: “How can these things be?”
And the answer is this: God is not threatened by your sincere questions. He welcomes them.
Your confusion does not push God away—it can draw Him nearer.
Faith is not the absence of questions; it is the courage to bring those questions to God.
Altar Call
Today, you may find yourself in a place of uncertainty.
- You’ve heard the truth, but you don’t fully understand it
- You feel drawn to God, but you have questions
- You’re searching, but you’re unsure of the next step
God is saying to you: “Come anyway.”
Don’t let confusion keep you away from Christ. Let it lead you to Him.
If you are ready to move from confusion to clarity, from questioning to encounter, from searching to finding—this is your moment.
Lift your heart to God and say:
“Lord, I don’t understand everything—but I believe You.
Teach me, guide me, reveal Yourself to me.
I come to You with my questions, and I surrender my heart.
in Jesus’ name, Amen.”
*God is not threatened by sincere questions.
He uses them to lead you into deeper faith.
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