WHAT IS TRUTH?
Imagine the scene: the roar of the crowd outside, the heavy burden of politics within, the air crackling with anticipation, and a weary Roman governor gazing at a bound man who claims a kingdom beyond this world. In the midst of all this confusion Pilate the Roman governor asked the question of Jesus who stood before him, “What is truth?”.
If we were to ask that question today, we would likely start many interesting conversations. Reading and listening to the worldwide media we are confronted with words like conspiracy, fake, lies, opinions, that cause us to ask the questions,
who do we believe, what do we accept as true, why should I believe this or that?
The answer to these questions is in believing and knowing the Truth who stood before Pilate that day. Jesus who had already declared that He was the Truth, was judged by those who had condemned Him with lies. Based on those lies and the roaring crowd Jesus was crucified. He died that we might know the Truth.
God’s Word shows us clearly what is truth, Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” John 14:6
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32
“The Spirit shows what is true and will come and guide you into the full truth. The Spirit doesn’t speak on his own. He will tell you only what he has heard from me, and he will let you know what is going to happen.” John16:13.
This Easter what is your response to the Truth who died for you?
“Show me your paths and teach me to follow; guide me by your truth and instruct me. You keep me safe, and I always trust you.” Psalm 25:4-5
“Teach me to follow you, and I will obey your truth. Always keep me faithful.” Psalm 86:11
“Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist,
and let God’s justice protect you like armour.” Ephesians 6: 14
“Send your light and your truth to guide me.
Let them lead me to your house on your sacred mountain.
Then I will worship at your altar because you make me joyful.” Psalm 43:3-4
Lorraine Harvey
