The disciples experienced a miraculous release from gaol. On  a daily basis I too always  have to remember that I have been released from the guilt of my sins. I have to remember that it was Christ who died . It was Christ who suffered torture. It was Christ who tasted his own blood running down from his crown of thorns. And this suffering was not for some idea of sinful mankind but for me the specific person whose sins I know too well.

Dear Lord, let me live without sin this day and let me grow in your love to sincerely hate the cause of your suffering, my sins and the sins of the whole world.

Nicodemus was greatly honoured to receive teaching directly from the mouth of Jesus. These words in John's gospel are the complete word of God illuminating his new covenant. It is a joyful message but at the same time it is severe for those who refuse to accept that  God's message is Jesus  and the Holy Spirit. If I don't believe that Jesus is the Son of God preaching a new witness of the Holy Spirit I am already condemned.

Dear Lord help thou my unbelief which is shown by my sinful  behaviour. Let me avoid all occasion of sin remembering that you are with us even to the end of time.