Pieces of truth
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No
one can come to the Father except through me. John 14:6
The truth, we seek it, but how often do we seek our own truth
rather than the whole truth. We Seek a truth that lines up with our views and
then begin to judge others according to our truths. We deny the living Truth in others or want to
place all things into categories of truth, not truth, good, bad; constantly moving
into camps. Jesus is Truth. The whole Truth, the eternal Truth, the Truth
beyond all understanding. His love for us is an eternal truth that cannot be
shaken or moved. We, God’s created beings, are carriers or repositories for
that truth. But we are not the sole proprietors of it. Can i be humble enough to bow down before God and say I am not the owner of truth. The bible say's We are to “reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for
you know that it breeds quarreling." Even in our most educated , studied and pious positions we still do not hold the entirety of truth and much of the time it falls into speculation. In Psalm 119 over and over there is a plea to understand, to be taught, to be directed in the ways and the decrees of God. It is not a final destination of knowing but an ongoing relational knowledge that the Lord directs dependent on the heart that desires to be led.
” We tend to hold our truth so closely never seeing the
whole. Or we hold our truth above everyone else, denying the possibility of more truth as yet not seen by us. My heart has recently just felt the weight of trying to discern all the different voices espousing "truth',
but in reality God is truth, the only real “side” to be taken or postured in.
But and it’s a big but, can I also recognize that others do have a piece of
truth as well. Believers have been given the spirit of truth that will reveal
all things but they are not yet fully revealed. Can I start to look at the
many “truths out there and fit the puzzle pieces back into the originator of
Truth, admitting the possibility that I truly see in part as do all mortals.
Romans 7:23
But I see another law at work in my body,
warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin
that dwells within me.
2 Timothy
2:23
But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for
you know that it breeds quarreling.
Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments,
and quarrels about the Law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
15“If you love me, keep my commands. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you
another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him,
because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with
you and will be in you.
preserve my life according to your word.
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees.
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;
be gracious to me and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I have set my heart on your laws.
31 I hold fast to your statutes, Lord;
do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have broadened my understanding.
