23 AUG 23 Wednesday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.” Psalm 119:160
Many historic universities used to have the Latin word, Veritas, in their motto or as their overall goal as an institution. Veritas means, truth. Today the minds of our culture and institution have become confused and blind. There is real objective truth and absolute truth in this world and all of creation. The culture and the institution alike have denied this reality.
There is a notion of relative truth and your own truth. These things are constantly changing so much that they can’t even keep up with their own stories. It is probably not much different than the days of Ceasar when Pilate asked Jesus, what is truth? It may be strange to some, but spiritual reality and biblical truth cannot be understood or received without the work of the Holy Spirit.
One thing is for sure, the word of God endures forever and it is absolutely true and trustworthy. David understands this to be true in his writings in the book of Psalms. His testimonies of God’s faithfulness even when David is not are extremely encouraging. We this with every writer in the sixty-six books which make up the Bible. Jesus himself says, “Til heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Our challenge today is knowing God and his word more. We also must testify to the truth and shed light on things that are not true. We need this as believers, but the world needs to know it too. The truth becomes our shield if we put our trust in it.
Are you a student of the truth?
Reading Plan: Psalm 119:145-176; 2 Sam. 18:19-33; Acts 23:23-35; Mark 12:13-27
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