Freedom in Christ: The Truth

COMMENTS

In the last posting, our topic was “The Lie”.  In it, I made this statement:  “Every time God tells you to do or feel or think something, Satan, the father of lies, is right there reminding you of your weaknesses and telling you it can’t be done.”  Today, we’re talking about “The Truth”, and the TRUTH is that if God says it, it CAN be done….

NOTES

That posting entitled “Freedom in Christ:  The Lie” included Psalm 51:5:

“Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.”

Look at what follows in verse 6:

“Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.”

So, even though Satan tells me lies that I tend to believe, God longs for me to know the truth. 

In John 8:32, Jesus said this about truth:

“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.  Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

That’s what I’m seeking—freedom.  How do I find freedom?  By knowing the truth.  In John 18:38, Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?”  But before Jesus ever went to trial, He had answered that question to the apostle Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6).

I will be able to live in freedom when my focus is on Jesus Christ.  And when I’m focused on Him, I believe Him.  When I believe Jesus, I cannot be swayed by Satan.  In Matthew 6:24, Jesus stated, “No one can serve two masters.  Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other…”

So, I choose Jesus.  I choose truth.  Does truth tell me that I’m weak, unloved, rejected, afraid, guilty, or a lost cause?  NO!  Those are the lies Satan tells me. 

Truth tells me I am strong and courageous. (Deuteronomy 31:6)

Truth tells me I am loved. (John 3:16)

Truth tells me I am not afraid. (2 Timothy 1:7)

Truth tells me I am free from those nasty charges Satan makes against me. (Romans 8:31)

Truth tells me I have been set free from sin.  (Romans 6:18)

And because I have been set free from sin:

Truth tells me I can do all things in the strength Christ gives me. (Philippians 4:13)

So, how do I go about putting Truth to work in my life?  That’s our topic for next time.