John 8:32

"And you shall know the truth, and the
truth shall set you free."

Truth. It is such a fickle thing nowadays. Who can you trust, who's actually telling the truth, etc. This text is pretty straight forward. The truth it is talking about is Jesus Christ. In John's gospel 14:6, Jesus says, " I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father but by me." That is the best commentary on that subject hands down. Jesus himself declares, I am the truth. Not a truth, but THE truth. You see, there can only be one real truth to who God is. There can't be many truths because that would present contradictions about who God is. And if God isn't even sure about who He is, how can we? I saw an interesting sign today on a Unitarian universalist church. Now before I go any further, I do not endorse this church, nor will I ever. They are a mish mosh, hodge podge of beliefs all rolled into one to just satisfy the individual. Real truth is not sought by them. Now to continue, the sign said, " The truth can withstand are questioning." I though about it for a while. From their perspective, it's a way out for them to not truly believe in the one true and living God. On the other hand though, there is a strange truth to the statement. Let me explain. The truth will always be the truth. It won't ever change. Even in the face of our biggest questions, doubts, it always remains the same. It's like this. Someone can believe that 2+2= 67, they can have a heartfelt conviction over it, but at the end of the day it still equals 4. There is no arguing the facts. The same is true about God. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He doesn't change with the times, He doesn't get more modern. He just is. One can choose to doubt His existence, but the facts still remain. He is God and we are not. He is truth. That truth is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. Now being set free? Once you know the truth (Jesus), freedom is yours for the taking. Have a great week. If your in Christ, enjoy your freedom, don't just endure it. If your not, Jesus has just what you need. Sincerely Bob.