Devotion 2/28, What is real truth?
Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he? Isaiah 2:22
Human power is limited by its mortality — a human “has but a breath in his nostrils,” Isaiah reminds us. When the breath of a tyrant is gone, so is his power. All that remains is the evil residue left behind. Our trust must be in the Lord of hosts, God of heaven’s armies, the Lord God Almighty. Anything or anyone else is a dim, small, distorted reflection of the real thing.
God will humble the arrogant. He has a day he has designated to do this. But, until that day dawns, God’s Kingdom people must live knowing that even the apparent all-powerful evil of the ungodly around us will be brought to ruin. We must not trust human power; it can evaporate like dew in the morning sunshine.
I am always amazed at those in our world who claim to know the “truth”, yet do not. God’s Word is truth, every single word in it is fact, not theory, the world teaches it’s theories as fact and God’s facts as theory! As God’s children we must be cautious of what we believe, everything must be filtered through God’s Word. For example our public school systems teach the “big bang theory” and evolution as fact, this is a lie for God says in His Word that He created the earth and us (Genesis chapters 1&2).
God’s “Word” is the Truth. Jesus said, “I am the way the truth and the life, know one cometh unto the Father but by me”, John 14:6. From God’s Word, Jesus makes it personal stating “Truth” is a person, Jesus is the Truth.
Father, forgive me for those times I have relied on my savvy, wit, and insight into life. Forgive me for not trusting in your deliverance and for relying on underhanded ways, improper partners, and corrupt politicians to bring your righteousness and justice. Please cleanse me and create in me a pure heart and an unquenchable passion for you. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
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