TODAY’S INSPIRATION: “YOUR TRUTH” VS “THE TRUTH”

It has become popular to use the words “Your truth” or “my truth” in today’s society. In the world there are multiple definitions of truth. Studies have revealed that people’s belief in what is truth is influenced by what they perceive. The problem with that is that perception is subjective and can be affected by many factors. In other words, the worlds truth changes. We can’t trust what is true and what is not because the worlds truth is not constant and steadfast. The truth of the matter is there is only one truth on which we can rely. “Your truth” is definitely different from “The Truth” because “The Truth” is Jesus Christ.

Jesus answered, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

Truth is a word that is used 151 times in the Bible. Jesus says, “He is the truth (John 14:6), Isaiah calls the Lord “the God of truth” (Isaiah 65:16), and the Apostle John rejoices to find Christians “walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father” (2 John 16:1:4). Scripture tells us that true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. (John 4:23). As Believers, growing in Christ involves the desire for God’s truth rather than inventing our own. God’s truth does not change for He cannot lie.

“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19)

Offending others when standing for truth can sometimes be expected. People interpret our words based on their perception, upbringing, and personal experiences. They may respond with anger and false accusations. Be reminded that Jesus was talked about and eventually crucified because others were offended so we are in good company. We can’t control how others receive our words, but we can control the manner in which we present them. Jesus never stooped to name-calling or attacking those who disagreed with Him. Neither should we. Our role is to follow His example and trust His Holy Spirit to change the hearts of those who take offense.

“And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family.” (Matthew 13:57) NLT

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” (1 John 3”18)

“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.” (John 6:13)

Do not be afraid to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. There are many that are confused with the worlds truth. There is so much fear and destruction in this world and people need to hear the truth. Believers should not remain in their holy huddle and not spread God’s truth. There are people who don’t know Jesus Christ, people we interact with daily who are devastated and discouraged by the enemy and his world of lies. Believers should share with them that Jesus loves them, died for them and rose again so they would have eternal life. That Jesus will use them for His greater purpose. It is a simple but powerful message that Jesus Christ has called Believers to share. It could be the difference between eternal life and death. There is freedom in walking in God’s truth. Man can change depending on how he feels at a particular time, but God’s Word never changes. Love and blessings…

“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,” (Ephesians 6:17)

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32)

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” (3 John 1:4)