The ability to evaluate, understand, and apply claims of
truth to life is a necessary, priceless commodity in our current cultural and
political climate. Chasing the storyline of the day and capturing its
significance seems to be as easy as herding cats spooked by their environment
which they are contained. The stability we seek and the comfort that we desire
are found only in the words that remain true no matter the challenge or nature
of the changing times.
Still today, the words of Jesus clash with the opinion of
commentators who have never embraced the unique character and divine authority
of Scripture. Consequently, the answers needed for problems in society escape
the wisdom of the influential in our world and those having the primetime voice
of our media outlets.
Those who hold the truth of Scripture and are gifted by the
Spirit of God to apply the Word to Life find clarity and confidence in walking
by faith. In John 7:40-52, the
conflicting opinions of Jesus’s authoritative and insightful word resulted in uncertainty
among the unbelievers who were ever so close to the truth. Finding confidence in the words of Jesus
leads people through a sovereign corridor navigating through the darkness. The search
for abundant life can only be found in Jesus Christ. Revisit your trust in His
words so that you might know how to live in the midst of conflicting opinion -
not only in the secular world, but even among those whose partial trust in the
wisdom of men may be exposed and redirected by the Spirit of Truth.
