“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” (John14:6)
The above statement was prompted by Thomas's question, “How can we know the way?” The Lord plainly stated he is the only way to God. He is the truth. And he is the life.
Skeptics of all times have deemed truth to be unattainable. It was most likely what prompted the Roman Governor Pilate to question, “What is truth”? But, Jesus had stated it was for this reason he came into the world, and if anyone hears his voice, they are of the truth. Moral relativism and the pluralistic mantras of our time have distorted societies’s moral anchor and led many to believe that “all is relative”.
How does Christ reveal his truth? The most obvious answer to this question is by his recorded words. Certainly man cannot discover God”s will by his own intuition for, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9) God had to reveal his word to man, and has done so through his Son. (Hebrews 1:1,2; John 12:48; Ephesians 3:4,5; 2 Peter 3:1,2)
All of the wisdom and genius of man cannot compare to the marvelous insight of Jesus. One can learn much from his life and character. He shows us who God is, and reveals through his words and deeds important principles of love and conviction. He shows us how to escape the corruption and the dominion of sin, and how to live victorious lives.
The truth of Jesus cannot be attained by passive hearts. It is gained by diligence. God's will is to be sought with an open heart. It is to be pursued as one mining for hidden treasure, and desired for as one who is hungry and thirsty!
Come and sit at the feet of the teacher, and reap the blessings! For Jesus said, “you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32)
By George Slover
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