Psalm 119:151

Psalm 119:151

His Word is true!

Sometimes, it is extremely hard to discern truth. Human truth is very subjective so that a person can argue that what they are saying is 100% true but others have a completely different, and equally persuasive, account to give. The Book of Proverbs talks about, “A way that appears to be right, but in the end, it leads to death.”Proverbs 14:12. It is so easy to be deceived, deception is all around us. Politicians and other leaders can argue very convincingly for a point of view, but we all realise that their arguments are based on a particular dogma or way of seeing the world. They may be true to themselves, but is their outlook the absolute truth? Of course it isn’t, there is only one Being who knows all truth and who is able to make judgements that are wholly and completely true, it is God alone. His commands are totally trustworthy (v86, 138) and they are absolutely true (v142, 160).

As we have often commented, our God does not sit resplendent upon His throne, and issue random orders that must be obeyed by all His subjects. He is a God who draws near to us, who whispers in our hearts and shows Himself in a million different ways. He has even written a book that has the appearance of any other tome, but once we have the keys to understanding, it becomes a conversation, a living and active collection of truths that form themselves into one glorious revelation of who God is and what He is doing. Yes, He is near, even as we read these words, and we can be sure that everything He communicates to us is absolute truth! Hallelujah!


To be continued after our week's holiday

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