THE INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF TRUTH

" . . . If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free . . . If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." (John 8:31-36)

Devotion 20 of 20

CONCLUSION

Prior to Christ, men were directed by precepts. This arrangement was necessary because sin had dulled man's capacity, as well as his appetite, for the truth. He could not see plainly, and thus wandered into forbidden areas. However, in Christ the fuller picture is seen, and in light of that vision, men willingly leave sin and engage in a quest for divine blessing. Their spiritual vision is what compels them- even more than a sense of duty or obligation.

In view of the destruction of the world and the coming judgement, it makes sense to "abstain from fleshly lusts that war against the soul" (1 Pet 2:11). Too, the awareness that an "abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom" into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ can be possessed makes an aggressive stance for Jesus and truth sensible and possible (2 Pet 1:11).

All revelation fits together because is rests upon a single foundation--the purpose of God. Blessed is the individual that sees this! For such, the Word of God comes alive, refreshing and sustaining to the soul. Righteous, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit thus become realities, not points of argumentation, to those that see plainly.

PRAYER POINT: Father, thank You in Jesus name, that we are willing in the day of Your power.

-- TOMORROW: GOD'S DESIRE FOR SELF EXTENSION --