The Truth WILL Set You Free

John 1:17 - For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Here I go again! I am still in search for the truth, as if you didn't already know. Especially since the study our church did called The Truth Project last winter. There have only been a couple of studies that have left a deep spiritual imprint. One was The Truth Project and the other Believing God by Beth Moore. Oh, I've gleaned things and have been touched by other studies, but these two seem to manifest themselves regularly in my thought life...and hopefully in my daily living.

I have asked the question a number of times here, "What is truth?" I want to know that I know the truth of God's Word...the Word beginning with and being Jesus. I am not satisfied where I am but want to know so much more deeply what Jesus has taught us. I want to learn...from the One who offers the truth...Jesus Himself. 

My blog is named "At His Feet." That refers to sitting at His feet and listening to Him speak, through His Holy Spirit and through His Word...that I might know what is true: ...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things (Philippians 4:8). 

The truth always begins with Jesus Christ. Period. Once that is secure in a person's heart, mind and spirit, the road to understanding truth is right before us. Jesus says He is the Truth. And He is the Way to the Truth. He is the Way to eternal life, to boot.

I have also mentioned previously that the truth can hurt sometimes... Knowing, accepting, and receiving Jesus shows us truth. The truth will expose the lies of the devil, which he has spread throughout this world and which world, apart from some, believe without questioning. Some don't want to believe they've been wrong for so long...it's a blow to one's ego...who wants to say they were wrong? So, they continue to believe the lie. After all, so many others do, some purposely, some unknowingly. A hard word. That's why Jesus came...to open eyes, teach truth, to reveal Himself as truth and eternal life.

The truth will set you free. I read the following scripture again this morning after reading it yesterday. I couldn't get past it. It was not only highlighted but part of it underlined:

Ephesians 4:20-24 - You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. 

There is a stirring in this world. There is a stirring in my spirit and in the spirits of many of my Christian friends, and even those do not closely follow Jesus, only know who He is. We see the signs in the things that are happening in this world, in our own country. We recognize, even if only just the tip of the iceberg, that things are changing, that life will never be the same. These thoughts come from knowing what's true. The difference, however, between those who know who Jesus is and those who know Jesus, is the way we perceive what must be done to turn things around...through political change. Change will not take place through men, but the Man, Jesus Christ. What this country and this world needs, is to identify Truth and to turn back to it.

We can no longer keep our heads buried in the sand as far as what's happening in our world. Either we understand the truth or we go on living like there's no tomorrow. That tomorrow will come some day and it WILL be difficult for some to comprehend. Those who have listened to the truth but have pushed it aside thinking it was nonsense, will be caught off guard. They might look back and wish they had listened sooner. Those with some inkling of understanding of truth will comprehend.

Truth is light and reveals the darkness the Bible tells us. It reveals the wrongs, the lies, the deception. We are being led in this world, in this country, by some who want to suppress the truth for control and power. Jesus is the Light of the world. Light chases away darkness. If Jesus is the Light and He is the Truth, He will banish the darkness we live in. But some will not get it until it's too late. 

Many are concerned for our country. We should be. Glenn Beck and others in the Church believe we are on our way to a great spiritual awakening. That's good news and I for one hope it's true. Jesus said He comes to seek and save the lost. We are lost if we don't know the truth, if we don't know Him. The Word also tells us that God is patient and will hold out on sending Jesus back, hoping that more will receive Him before the last days. 

This is not a gloomy subject, people! We have a great Hope and His name is the name above all names, including the leaders of the world, Jesus. When things look pretty glum, there is One who will be there to take you out of all this if you only call on Him. He patiently waits for you but He won't wait forever. Seek the Truth.

If we seek the truth of God's Word (Bible and Jesus) now, we will know the truth and be set free. We are in bondage without the truth (Truth). Truth might hurt, but that only happens when we let our egos get the better of us. Choosing to know the truth of who Jesus is causes some miraculous spiritual change within us. The old man with the old thought patterns, the old ways of life is changed. Not all at once, but little by little as you seek to dig deeper. We can be freed of debilitating addictions: drugs, alcohol, immorality, lust, illness, to name a few. Oh, but some might enjoy these things, you might say, and might not want to let go. Whether one chooses to change or not, God will judge according to how we lived. Hard word.

The Bible has told us about the last days, the days that precede the second coming of Christ. Yes, for more than 2,000 years we've been hearing He will return. It has been predicted by some to the day and it did not happen. That type of prediction only causes those who are skeptical to say, "Yeah, right." The Word tells us we will not know the day or the hour...so best to be of the belief that it could be tomorrow. 

In the books of Ezekiel, Daniel and Revelation there are cryptic words just what it will be like in the last days. With some understanding of the truth, these words begin to make sense. I was talking to a friend the other day and she said it's amazing that we can see these things taking place today. God has opened our eyes and I'll tell you, it's exciting to see God at work bringing about the time when His Son will return. And yet, we know only in part. Despite what others might say, it WILL happen. I've never been so darned sure of anything in my life. 

We need to know the truth or we will perish. It's that simple. Have lies ever brought about good? There is one big lie that the devil has planted in this world and although we see a lot of good, don't be fooled...it will end. How it will end for you--whether good or bad--is your choice. Seek to know the truth. 

1Timothy 2:1, 3-4 - Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men...for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.