We often wonder, what is truth? Can truth be found? Many in our world will tell us truth is relative, that “you have your truth and I have mine.” However, Jesus came to reveal the powerful dynamics of grace and truth.
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth...16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (John 1:14-18)
RELEVANCE
People today like to construct their own truth. However, consider some wisdom from the Bible.
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. (Proverbs 26:12)
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
(Isaiah 5:21)
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (Romans 8:5-7)
Truly, God’s grace will lead us to truth. We just have to be hungry for it. God looks for us to turn to Him to discover truth. In fact, Jesus called the Holy Spirit the Spirit of truth three times.
The prophet Joel speaks realities of God’s grace. He offers great grace and solutions to life’s problems to those who truly turn to Him with a heart to exchange our shortcomings and sin for His grace, truth and protection. Hear God crying out from His heart of love. He desires to bless us with abundant grace!
“Now, therefore,” says the Lord,
“Turn to Me with all your heart,
With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.”
13 So rend your heart, and not your garments;
Return to the Lord your God,
For He is gracious and merciful,
Slow to anger, and of great kindness;
And He relents from doing harm.
(Joel 2:12-13)
REFLECT, RELATE AND RESPOND
Declare to God that you are receiving His love and forgiveness for walking contrary to His ways, and now turning towards Him to receive His love, grace and truth. Ask Him to teach you His ways, which are higher than our ways. Meditate on Isaiah 55:6-13. Receive God’s promises into your heart. Reflect further on the scriptures below and receive God’s love as you do.
REFERENCES
Romans 3:23-25; 2 Corinthians 9:8; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 4:15-16; John 1:16-17