Truth
Today I am thankful for the help of Ted Grizzel who came to my aid the last couple of days to help with an issue on my car and then to take care of some much needed tree and grass trimming. Even with my recovery allowing me to do some things that I haven’t been able to, I still find areas where I still need some help.
I did have my massage appointment today which was helpful since I have been experiencing some weakness. It seems that I have found that when I push my level of activity to a certain point that it does take some time to recover. Today I thought that I could get to the inside of the office for my appointment using my walker only to find that my strength was a few feet short of the door. So I took somewhat of an unplanned rest stop on the curb outside. Fortunately Twyla was available to come to my rescue and it wasn’t too difficult to get into my wheelchair that she pulled from my car.
After I returned home, I was ready for a nap to get recharged for some commitments later in the day.
Debbie and I did attend the Rockies game last night and enjoyed being in the Waste Management suite, courtesy of her employer, It was a great view and accommodations, but a lousy game for the Rockies.
BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”“What is truth?” retorted Pilate…” John 18:37,38
John’s gospel records the most words of Jesus while He was on trial before Pilate. Pilate’s question in response to Jesus words is interesting in light of our present culture. In our day truth has become relative, obscure, personal and up for grabs.
I recall an episode of Dr. Phil where he was explaining to a teen girl how the development of her brain impacted her ability to make good decisions about her relationship. The teen girl responded with, “that may be truth to you, but I don’t feel that applies to me.” I thought, “what a glaring example of what we are teaching our young people!”
Scientific research and proven principles and practices seem to be relegated to the realm of opinion. All this results in a free-fall of confusion as individuals “find there own way” in a morally and ethically challenged world.
In contrast to this backdrop we find Jesus firmly stating, “I am the way, the truth and the life…” to Pilate he asserts, “…I have come to testify to the truth.” In Jesus we find “truth” in a person. For me, I want to be on the side of truth, so I will choose to listen to Jesus. He won’t mislead and He will be found to be the reliable source of life both now and for eternity.