We must remember the Truth is a person

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 (NIV)

The enemy’s great lie is that we must remain separate from the Father. Satan may use a false form of guilt to trick us into thinking we’re unworthy to be God’s child, or he may convince us that we can or must act independent of God, which boils down to the basis for pride.

His use of smoke and mirrors splits us off from the reality of our new creation-ness, enticing us to think and choose as though we’re actually disconnected from Christ and each other.

Satan is well aware that every Christian is growing up to be presented full and complete only in Christ (Colossians 1:28). And he knows that when Jesus moves into any area of our lives, his claims are quickly shown to be empty and useless.

Wherever the enemy has a stronghold on our thinking or feelings, the Truth himself sets us free to respond in courage with confidence in his ability to overcome.

We must remember always that the Truth is a person, and he sets the standard for truth. The Truth is not a list of rules nor a set of regulations; he’s not the practice of rituals nor a religion. The Truth is a person, and you’re relationship to the truth is just that—a relationship with God’s own Truth, the only begotten Son, the author and perfector of our faith.

“Jesus, I accept that the truth is not based on my ability to understand your plans or all of who you are; the truth is not dependent on my thoughts and opinions because then they would be independent of you. What you say is the truth; what you think is the truth; what you do is the truth.

You are the Truth and you’re calling me to live with truth, know the truth, trust the truth, and act according to the truth. All glory and praise to you, forever and ever, amen.”

 

Jon Walker’s new book, Breakfast with Bonhoeffer, is a story of God’s faithfulness during struggles with bipolar disorder, divorce, and economic uncertainty.

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