What is truth? That is the question Pontius Pilate asked Jesus after He just told him that the reason He was born and came to the world was to testify to the truth. Pilate didn’t even wait for the answer.
Do we really want to know the answer? Jesus told His disciples that He was the way, the truth, and the life. He also said that God’s word is truth. He told the people who believed in Him that if they continued to follow His teachings, they would know the truth and the truth would set them free. In several places of the Gospel of John, Jesus calls the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of truth.
If Jesus is the truth, then we need to follow His way of life. If God’s word is truth, then we need to read the Bible, know what He says, and do what He says. If the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth inside of us, then we need to listen and obey Him.
When we read the Bible, we learn about the God of truth. We find out how much He loves us. The God of truth wants us to be with Him and so sends His Son to make a way for us. He also sends the Spirit of truth to be in us to guide us into all truth. It is our choice to listen and obey the Truth.
Prayer
Almighty God in heaven,
Thank You so much for loving us beyond understanding! We don’t deserve all that You have done for us. Help us to worship You in truth, to love others in truth, and to always speak the truth so others will see You in us and glorify You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Verses
John 18:37-38 Jesus said, “For this reason I was born and came into the world – to testify to the truth.” Pilate asked, “What is truth?” and went back outside
John 14:6 Jesus replied, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
John 17:17 Jesus praying to God, “Your word is truth.”
John 8:31-32 Jesus said to the people who believed Him, “You are My disciples if you follow my teachings, you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”
John 14:17; 15:26; 16:13 the Spirit of truth = Holy Spirit
Isaiah 65:16 Whoever blesses or makes an oath do so by the God of truth
John 16:13 When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you in all truth
John 4:24 Worship God in spirit and in truth
1 Corinthians 13:6 Love rejoices in truth
Ephesians 4:25 Speak the truth
Song
“The Truth” by The Belonging Co. is a song written for those searching for truth.
Call To Action
If you have already prayed, looked up the verses in your Bible, and listened to the suggested song, then decide how much time you’ll put aside each day to get to know God more. Schedule it in your calendar and set an alarm. Let us know so we can encourage you.