Seeking Truth Against All Obstacles

What is truth?

"I am the light of the world. If you follow me,
you won't be stumbling through the darkness,
because you will have the light that leads to
life."

John 8:12 (TLB)

In contrast to the Lord's scriptual response above
to the question of "what is truth", a wordly viewpoint
was provided by Pontius Pilate in the book of John.

Pontius Pilate was a career bureaucrat accustomed to
determining truth by the direction of the prevailing
political wind. So, when he put that question of "what
is truth" to Jesus, it was unlikely Pilate expected an
answer.

He didn't want to deal with Jesus at all. He tried to get
Jesus to defend himself or recant. Pilate even tried to
convince the Jewish authorities to let Jesus go, but he
clearly did not want to wrestle with the predicament
presented before him.

Pilate's avoidance became, however, a decision against
eternal truth.

So, consider this thought in prayer requests to common
situations which typically face us in our daily challenges
in living in this world where the masses are without a godly
foundation - full of moral and spiritual quicksand constantly
shifting before us.

Are you willing to ask Jesus the question "What is truth?"
and then obey the answer provided?

To not do so is to not only rebuke God's love, but places one
on the edge of a very slippery slope spiritually.

"Those who stand for truth will be saved by God."

I Timonthy 4:16 (TLB)

So, unlike Pontius Pilate, making a clear choice for truth is also
making a clear choice for seeking God's will in all situations.

"Truth stands the test of time."

Proverbs 12:19 (TLB)

We have a choice. We can choose to define ourselves by the
world's standards, or we can choose life - the life that Jesus
offers.

A closing prayer - Lord, I humbly ask that you guide me in
the direction of always serving your will for my life and to
reveal the truth to me in situations where those who may
oppose that will being done seek to hide behind lies and
indecision.

Grant me, Lord, the ability to multiply the gifts and abilities
you have provided me to be more useful in serving your
glory here on earth until such time you see fit to call me
home to your house in heaven.

Amen.