Thanks to a conversation that I had with my good friend Prince Erik about two weeks ago, two interactions with good friends of mine today, and recent pondering, I have come to a sober realization about all humans, which is just another aspect of our being that makes us exceptionally interesting creatures and is this:
No matter how much Truth people speak into our lives, we see inside and outside of ourselves, or we might know yet not fully know about ourselves, others, life, etc., we ourselves must accept and choose to believe in the Truth. And this is a hard reality to face, but it is here. And some might ask, "What is truth?" I wonder, "Will we accept the truth as the truth does us?" More specifically, do we accept Jesus as he accepts us? Questions: Is Truth objective or subjective or both? and What does Jesus mean when he says, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."? and What is truth? (Literally and specifically to when Pilate asked Jesus this in John 18)
Nevertheless, I believe in Truth. I also believe that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead by the power of God. For some reason this truth and the reality of this was on my heart and mind today. I wondered what it was like for Jesus to take on the sins of the world, to descend into hell, and most amazingly, for God to raise Jesus from the dead by his power and glory. I know this but I want to better fully know this truth that I believe: Jesus Christ is risen!
Lastly, I wonder what it will be like when God resurrects me, us. What do I even believe about this? Am I resurrected already or do I continue to humble myself in the light of who God is, looking to the hope of my resurrection with Christ? I think I know, but I want to know more. Jesus I want to know you more. Thank you for revealing yourself to me and to your people. May your Spirit of truth come alive more fully in us, I pray. Amen.
Please tell me what you think, believe, or don't about these questions. I like asking open-ended questions and knowing that I do not know everything and not even a lot. Please share with me what you know or have learned or what you might want to know.
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As it is written in John1:1 and John 1:14, "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with GOD and the Word was GOD."vs.1
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory,the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."vs14
The Word refers to Jesus Christ. Since the Bible is the Living Word of GOD, then the Bible is all about Jesus from Genesis to Revelation.
John 8:32 "Then you will know the truth, the truth will set you free." Jesus himself is the truth that sets us free. He is the source of truth, the perfect standard of what is right. He frees us from the consequences of sin, from self-deception, and deception by Satan. He shows us clearly the way to eternal life with GOD. Thus Jesus does not give us freedom to do what we want, but freedom to follow GOD.As we seek to serve GOD, Jesus' perfect truth frees us to be all that we were meant to be.
John 11:25-26 " Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" vs.25-26
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