Here is the truth

Here is the truth…

The truth is a beautiful thing.

It is also really hard.

I don’t mind the truth when it confirms that I have been correct in my thinking or approved in my behavior. But the truth hurts when it confronts an error in my thinking, speaking or behaving.

The truth hurts when it confronts pride and selfishness in me.

The truth hurts when it begs the question of whether I will choose to do what is right once I know what is right.

The truth hurts when it uncovers impure motives, evil thoughts, and self-serving behaviors.

Jesus also told us that we had to know the truth so that we could be free. Jesus reminded us that He is the truth and also that we would be sanctified by the truth. The truth is necessary for us to have peace, joy, and freedom. The truth is necessary if I want to be the best version of myself (that which I was created to be).

The truth will cost us something because it reveals what is lacking and what is necessary to receive what is lacking. The truth can be painful because it strips away the lies, blinders, and walls that have been giving us a false sense of comfort and security.

But when the truth is accepted, there is a tremendous blessing of peace and freedom. When the truth is received and committed to, a person’s life will be made new in Christ Jesus and the power of God will be released into the life of the penitent and humble person.

Here is the truth: I need the truth. The truth hurts and is painful; but then the truth sets me free and the truth brings me purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. And the truth is that I have to let Jesus Christ be Lord of my life and my all in all. The truth is that I have to work on some difficult things that God has revealed to me so that I will not stay in a broken place of bondage and darkness.

I am so thankful that Jesus, my Savior, and Lord, is the way, the truth, and the life!