“To secure one’s freedom the Christian must experience God’s light which is God’s truth.”
—Watchman Nee
Our world has this crazy notion that once we seek God, everything will be hassle free. Now don’t get me wrong, having Jesus in our lives makes a world of a difference. But don’t be surprised if you hit obstacles the second you start to truly seek after God’s heart. Just because God planned it doesn’t mean Satan won’t try to disband it. There are two things I know about Satan:
He does not want me to be in a relationship with God.
He will do everything he can to distract me from the truth.
Looking back at my past, I realize how many times I let Satan get in the way of my relationship with God. The sad part is, I always allowed it to happen when things were beginning to look bright. I’ve come to realize that my foundation in Christ isn’t based off my own personal relationship, but a reliance on others to help me construct it. Satan pushed that against me and used things like insecurities and past mistakes to keep me blinded from the truth. (This is one reason why understanding our last word, “identity,” is so important!)
Satan will do everything he can to distract us from the truth, because the truth of God is Satan’s weakness. The truth of God is found in his Word (the Bible). And if we aren’t willing to build upon that truth, then we aren’t willing to accept the love and hope he has to offer. Our lives should be so saturated with the love of God that we constantly yearn to read more, pray more, and praise more.
The truth of God is that all things must pass except the things that are of him. In other words, God is the truth, and anything that is not of God will not be left standing in the end. Truth is not defined by our own subjective standards; it is determined objectively by the source of truth himself.
Ultimately, Jesus is not a concept or an idea; he is an eternal and unchanging truth. We might be free to reject a number of traditions, customs, and beliefs. However, we cannot make facts go away by ignoring their irrefutable truth. Whether we choose to believe, the fact remains that Jesus is Lord over all—believers and unbelievers alike.
Satan will try to distract you the second God’s truth starts to attract you. Stand strong. Be courageous. Have faith. He is our foundation. He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).
VERSE OF THE DAY
“Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in you alone. I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God” (Psalm 31:4–5).
CHALLENGE
Share: “God is truth, and truth is living. #30WordsBook”
DISCUSS
What does the truth of God mean to you?
Discuss in what ways the truth of God has changed your life.
In what ways has Satan tried to dismember the truth of God in our culture?
30 Words Daily Devotion
WORD 20 - TRUTH
“To secure one’s freedom the Christian must experience God’s light which is God’s truth.”
—Watchman Nee
Our world has this crazy notion that once we seek God, everything will be hassle free. Now don’t get me wrong, having Jesus in our lives makes a world of a difference. But don’t be surprised if you hit obstacles the second you start to truly seek after God’s heart. Just because God planned it doesn’t mean Satan won’t try to disband it. There are two things I know about Satan:
Looking back at my past, I realize how many times I let Satan get in the way of my relationship with God. The sad part is, I always allowed it to happen when things were beginning to look bright. I’ve come to realize that my foundation in Christ isn’t based off my own personal relationship, but a reliance on others to help me construct it. Satan pushed that against me and used things like insecurities and past mistakes to keep me blinded from the truth. (This is one reason why understanding our last word, “identity,” is so important!)
Satan will do everything he can to distract us from the truth, because the truth of God is Satan’s weakness. The truth of God is found in his Word (the Bible). And if we aren’t willing to build upon that truth, then we aren’t willing to accept the love and hope he has to offer. Our lives should be so saturated with the love of God that we constantly yearn to read more, pray more, and praise more.
The truth of God is that all things must pass except the things that are of him. In other words, God is the truth, and anything that is not of God will not be left standing in the end. Truth is not defined by our own subjective standards; it is determined objectively by the source of truth himself.
Ultimately, Jesus is not a concept or an idea; he is an eternal and unchanging truth. We might be free to reject a number of traditions, customs, and beliefs. However, we cannot make facts go away by ignoring their irrefutable truth. Whether we choose to believe, the fact remains that Jesus is Lord over all—believers and unbelievers alike.
Satan will try to distract you the second God’s truth starts to attract you. Stand strong. Be courageous. Have faith. He is our foundation. He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).
VERSE OF THE DAY
“Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in you alone. I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God” (Psalm 31:4–5).
CHALLENGE
Share: “God is truth, and truth is living. #30WordsBook”
DISCUSS
Wilson, J. (2016). 30 words: a devotional for the rest of us. (2nd Edition, Ed.) (pp. 116–119). Bellingham, WA: Kirkdale Press.