Apr 05

It makes sense. If Jesus is really who he says he is, the truth, (John 14:6), and a person really wants to know the truth, then this person will recognize Jesus as the truth. What you desire in your heart sensitizes you to that which you desire.

"Thou desirest truth in the inward being" (Psalm 51:6 RSV).

What Jesus is saying is that those who truly desire truth will come to recognize him as that which their heart desires. It is God's will that every human being which he created come to know the truth about Himself and reality. And Jesus says that if anyone chooses to do God's will, that person will find out that Jesus and his teaching is of God.

But notice that Jesus uses the words "will find out". It is not always an instant acceptance of Jesus that occurs when the gospel is preached. In fact, many times it is the opposite: It may take many preachings of the Word to others before they accept it. People come to know the truth; they don't always recognize it instantly.

Notice also that Jesus emphasizes the exercising of free will in this: "If anyone chooses . . ." We all have the choice of choosing to hear God, choosing to hear the truth, or to shut our ears and turn away. But those who love the truth and desire it will not turn away but stay with the truth who is Jesus.

Scripture for today: John 7:17
Thought for today: Those who desire truth will find it in Jesus.
Prayer for today: Jesus, I have found the truth that is from God in you.Help me to spread that truth to others.

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