Surrender!

That which is going to ultimately win is that to which we might as well surrender. (Please do not understand me to suggest giving in to sin or the devil. Let us keeping looking to the power of God for victory there.) I am referring to the TRUTH that properly stands on its own even though some want to deny its existence. In stubbornness and rebellion many fight against it, refusing to acknowledge it will ultimately stand. TRUTH is not to be considered our foe, but our friend. After all, it is TRUTH that sets us free. ( John 8:32) Even when the TRUTH hurts, to recognize it and have our life turned more fully toward it is for our ultimate good.

When John introduced the Messiah in his Gospel, he stated. . .
"(14) And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and WE HAVE SEEN HIS GLORY, glory as of THE ONLY SON from the Father, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH." ( John 1:14)

Jesus Himself unapologetically and unequivocally declared. . .
"(6) Jesus said to him, "I AM the way, and THE TRUTH, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." ( John 14:6 ESV)

Therefore, not only did Jesus come "full of" TRUTH, He was TRUTH in the flesh. When Jesus was before Pilate and talked of His kingdom and that "everyone who is of the TRUTH listens" to His voice ( John 18:37), we read that "Pilate said to him, 'what is TRUTH?'" ( John 18:38 ESV) Oh, how Pilate needed to have recognized TRUTH was standing right in front of him!

TRUTH. It just is what it is! And it is to be surrendered to. It is arrogance, blindness, hardheartedness, and rebellion that disregards it. Some are okay today with you having your TRUTH while they have theirs, but though complete TRUTH may be misunderstood, TRUTH is not subjective; not resting merely on our own opinion or feelings, but based on facts and evidence. TRUTH just is! And time will ultimately reveal the TRUTH many have refused to acknowledge.

Some people fear being found out by the TRUTH, but what we should seek is to find it out. Why? Because TRUTH is of eternal consequence and will someday be unavoidably reckoned with.

Jesus stated. . .
"(48) The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day." ( John 12:48 ESV)

To Jesus -- THE TRUTH ( John 14:6) -- every knee is to bow. (see Philippians 2:9-11; Romans 14:11) It will ultimately happen. However, now is the time to acknowledge Him so that we can be acknowledged by Him then. (note Matthew 10:32-33) As Jesus emphatically implied, surrendering to Him as the TRUTH is our only access to the Father. May we therefore surrender our will to seeking the Will of God!

Have a great day GIVING IN TO GOD FOR OUR ETERNAL GOOD!
Carl

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