What is True?
All Scripture is inspired by God …
2 Timothy 3:16 NLT
Today, when I don’t know an answer … I admit it … I google.
But is Google always right? Can I trust Google? Sometimes.
But what about when Google pulls information that opposes God and His Word?
God tells me what to do … this is not a new problem …
But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. (2 Timothy 3:14 NLT).
Trust what I have been taught … Trust those who taught me.
Because …
You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 3:15 NLT).
Scripture led me to salvation in Jesus … I trust Jesus … I can trust Scripture.
After all … Jesus IS The Word of God (John 1:1, Revelation 19:13).
And …
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. (2 Timothy 3:16 NLT).
God inspired all Scripture … It is His very Words to teach me what is true … truth … right and wrong.
Here is how God uses it …
God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. (2 Timothy 3:17 NLT).
Jesus uses His Word of truth, to prepare me … to equip me to serve Him.
Why would I need to know truth to serve Him?
There is a fight going on … It is a spiritual fight over truth.
God is the Lord of Heaven’s armies … The fight explains the need for an army.
God and His army are skilled at truth.
Whereas …
But evil people and imposters will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived. (2 Timothy 3:13 NLT).
The enemy is skilled at deception.
I am so thankful Jesus is the Word of truth to teach you and me … to prepare us … to lead us the right way … so we won’t be deceived.
Trust His truth.
Father, in the quiet of my heart, You speak to me and tell me that You love me and You want me to know Your truth. I ask You to stop the lies sent to me by the enemy and help me trust the truth from You that leads to joy and peace. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
Stacy A. Davis
