The truth is that we can't handle the raw, unvarnished, unimpeachable, immovable, immutable eternal truth. Because truth isn't our version of a story, or how something is presented to us. It most certainly isn't "relative" or personal to each individual. It isn't what you think it is or what I think it is.
In fact, it isn't an "it" at all. TRUTH is a PERSON. That person is Jesus; the Christ, the Counselor, the Savior, the Deliverer, the Son of God, the Prince of Peace, the Only Wise God, the Way, the Life
and He is the TRUTH.
No truth is found outside of Jesus.
We can deny the truth, but we can't change it. You can ignore it but it exists eternally with or without your acknowledgement. You can heap abuse on it but it stands proud and tall.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
(John 1:1-5)
It seems so simple really. And quite unbelievable. Unbelievable because we - you and I - could never, would never give so freely and completely and unselfishly of ourselves as Jesus did for us. We can't because we are sinful weak flesh. He can and did because He is the Holy, Just, Righteous, Gracious, Merciful Creator of all heaven and all and everything in it.
We can argue that there are contradictions in the Bible - oh wait, no. I won't argue with you, because I can see for myself that there are apparent contradictions. I remember that the bible is a translation made by men who may or may not have rearranged a few words to suit their own theology. You may even "disprove" the Bible or parts of the Bible. Again, mans translations, what can you do?
BUT YOU CANNOT EVER TOUCH THE TRUTH
It remains unchanged, sometimes unfathomable but always faithful to those who will simply accept it. God created. We need Him. Our need is so overwhelming and all pervasive that we cannot even see it sometimes. He Loves Us. So He came in the form of Man, Jesus, the Son of God, to redeem mankind from Sin.
You don't have to join a monastery, live in a cave give away everything you have or behave in any silly, undignified manner.
You just call on His Name: JESUS
and He answers. Look for Him, as He is the Answer, and you will be found. That's His promise.
Every year at this time we encourage you to join with us and countless others around the world in consuming DAILY the Words of Life that will transform, inspire and uplift you. Visit the Daily Reading page, print out your calendar and begin reading. We eagerly await your tales of change and growth! We know they will occur, because our lives have changed so drastically as a result and continue to change each day, each year.
MAY GOD HIMSELF BLESS AND KEEP YOU UNTIL THE DAY OF THE GLORIOUS APPEARING OF HIS SON JESUS THE CHRIST TO GATHER HIS SAINTS.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM OUR HEARTS TO YOURS
2015 - LIGHT IT UP!
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