What is Truth?

What is truth? Ironically, Pilate asked that question with THE Truth standing right in front of him. John 18:38

Today I found myself in a bit of a sad funk… sad that what should be so clear has become murky… sad that we are compelled to see reality through funky distortion glasses… sad that truth has become whatever you want it to be...sad that children are being raised in such unstable times with shifting sand, instead of solid ground, under their feet.

Last night my husband and I watched a movie about a man adrift at sea. His sailboat was damaged and he was forced into his life raft. While he was gathering up supplies and preparing to abandon ship, the boat continued taking on water. The water level rose slowly inch by inch in the bottom of the vessel until, all of a sudden the water rushed in and within minutes the vessel sank out of sight beneath the surface of the sea.

In recent years society started down a slippery slope, moving little by little away from the absolute truth of Scripture, condoning convenience rather than conviction – redefining meanings and rewriting history to match our desires. It’s called being loving and accepting and even tolerant, but in reality it creates confusion and uncertainty. Where there is no solid foundation the structure is weak and unstable and soon collapses.

Call it what you want – a leaky boat, a slippery slope, an unstable structure – all are dangerous and threaten the very fabric of society.

What is truth? 

Jesus said He is the truth. John 14:6

The Holy Spirit is called “the Spirit of truth” who guides us into truth. John 16:13

God’s Word is truth. John 17:17

Jesus called sin “sin” and instructed: “go and sin no more.” 

He, the very personification of love and acceptance, did not compromise or change the standard for the comfort or convenience of anyone.  

He, THE TRUTH, spoke truth.

What is truth?  

The truth is freeing. John 8:32  

When you know the truth you can be set free; 

free to live and love and serve. 

But to know the truth there has to be acknowledgement of the truth. 

Absolutely. 

In His Time

Ecclesiastes 3:11  He has made everything beautiful in its time.

I think of how God brings blessings at just the right time – His time.

Like flowers that bloom in their season –

  First the early Crocus and the Daffodils,

 then the Tulips.

Just as I am bemoaning the finish of their season,

 the Lilac bushes burst into bloom,

 along with the Iris

and the Peonies.

 Now the Lilies are opening.

While throughout the season, 

Roses lend fragrance to the garden,

and African Violet blossoms brighten the windowsill. 

How wonderful that as we wait,

         each flower blooms – in its time.   

         Not all at once, 

         but throughout the season 

         and at various times.

So we are graced with God’s creative touches in their season.

Teach me, Lord, to wait.

Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.

Isaiah 64:4