WALKING IN TRUTH

John 8:31-32        

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32, NIV

To spot counterfeit currency, federal agents study the genuine bills rather than the fake ones. This practice makes any discrepancies in copies more noticeable. If we want to stand firm against deceit, we must learn to walk in truth. Jesus reminded His disciples in these scriptures that if they obey His Word, they are His disciples. The only way to obey Jesus' Word is to know what it is. The only way we will know truth is by knowing God's Word.

The more we study the Bible, the more we will recognize when someone says something that is contrary to Scripture. Studying Scripture takes time and discipline. Walking in truth is not easy. The world does not encourage believers to obey Jesus' teaching. However, the benefit of knowing Jesus' Word, the truth of our lives, far outweighs the cost. What practice can you set into place to help us walk in truth?

As we abide in His Word, it leads to a knowledge of this truth. This isn't a static knowledge, but rather this knowledge of the truth sets us free. Isn't that what we ultimately desire? The truth is that every single one of us will be a disciple of something or someone; we will abide in and on something or someone's words.

However, there is only one whose Word can set us free, and His name is Jesus. Our culture today teaches us that to be free we need to be true to ourselves, and that submitting ourselve to someone else's word brings about captivity and oppression yet here Jesus teaches us that as we abide in His Word, He leads us to truth and freedom. How is this possible? He is our Creator and knows the way we were made.

We were made to know God, to be in relationship with Him, and therefore learning from Him how we were made ar how we are to relate to God is a roadmap to true freedom!!!

Father, thank You for this day and the Holy Spirit who gives illumination and revelation. Lord, let Your abundant blessings be our family's portion today. Lord, thank You for the power Your Word to guide us in all truth. Lord, we pray that You help hide Your Word in our hearts. Lord, we pray that You will help us abide in You. Lord, we seek not only Your presence in our daily lives but also Your pleasure in the choices we made Lord, please teach us more of Your truth as we pledge to today in obedience to Your Word and Your will. Lord, use us to be the joy of Your love to those in our path today.

Father, we love You. Amen.