What is Truth? - 2/4/24

Last week, we explored how a seed of bitterness can grow into a root. As easy as it is to villainize the men who brutally attacked Jesus, it was this tiny seed that was watered and given space to grow that we can all find ourselves doing in our own hearts. We learned that when anger becomes a bitter root, we give the enemy permission to wreak havoc. Once that seed has been planted and the root has grown, it is critical to remove the whole root when removing bitterness. This can be harder than it seems because, for many, bitterness becomes an old friend, a comfort, and a punishment to those who have wronged us. We don’t realize how destructive it is until it has either had its full fury or has been removed. Yet, it is poisonous to our hearts and our relationships. It will begin to choke the Truth out of our lives, and hatred will take its place. However, there is good news: the Truth found in Jesus can set us free. In today’s passage Pilate asked Jesus, “What is Truth?” Truth was standing in front of him, bound and already beaten. Jesus offered this Truth to everyone He met. Today, we will see how different groups responded to this Truth. Jesus offers this Truth to us today. Truth found in Jesus brings us from sin and death into a life of blessing and purpose.