7/03/25 The Truth Beyond Opinion

Takeaway: We either align our lives with Jesus’ redemptive reality or we reject the only truth that can truly transform us.

Opening Prayer (Thursday)

Lord, I thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness. No matter what today brings, help me to have a heart of gratitude and trust in Your perfect plan. Speak to me through Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Reflection

In the dim light of a Roman courtroom, Pilate’s question hangs in the air like a fog: “What is truth?” It’s the question people have asked for centuries, and especially in our time where there are competing narratives, and relative perspectives on truth. We live in an age where truth is often treated like a matter of taste, where each individual’s taste is slightly different than the next person. But Jesus steps into that confusion with a bold claim: He came to testify to the truth. Not a truth. Not one possible version. But, the truth. And everyone who belongs to that truth, He says, listens to Him.

What makes Jesus’ words in this moment so stunning is the setting. He is not speaking as a philosopher or a teacher, but as a prisoner facing execution. Bound, bruised, and seemingly powerless, He speaks with unshakable authority. That alone tells us something: truth is not ultimately about power or control, it is about reality. And Jesus, even under trial, declares that His life and words are rooted in and reveal the deepest reality of all: God’s redemptive love and reign. He is the embodiment of truth because He is the revelation of God Himself. In Him, the Word became flesh, and through Him, truth was not just spoken, it was lived.

Pilate’s question is one of sarcasm, not curiosity. Pilate asks it as a way of rejecting what Jesus offers. And that makes it tragically relevant. When truth is inconvenient or uncomfortable, it’s easier to dismiss it than to receive it. Jesus’ words carry not the tone of suggestion. He doesn’t offer truth as something optional to accept if it fits our agenda. He offers truth as the foundation of life itself. His words are not advice for living well, but are the authoritative voice of God calling us into alignment with what is eternally real and right.

This challenges the notion that faith is a matter of personal opinion. While belief must be personal, the truth Jesus brings is not subjective. Jesus’ teachings are not meant to blend comfortably into whatever worldview we hold. They confront and call us to repentance, and to transformation. If Jesus is the truth, then we cannot treat His words as an à la cart buffet. Each word and lesson must become the very substance and standard of our lives. His truth redefines who we are, how we live, and what we hope for.

Questions

What does Pilate’s question, “What is truth?” reveal about how people often respond to Jesus’ authority?

Do I treat Jesus’ words as authoritative truth or as optional suggestions?

Application

Take time to read one of Jesus’ extended teachings, such as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), and reflect on whether you treat His words as ultimate truth or as inspirational sayings. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you any part of your life that resists His truth and to give you courage to live in alignment with Christ.

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, You are the Truth who stands unshaken, even when the world trembles. In a world of confusion and compromise, anchor my heart in the clarity of Your Word. Forgive me when I treat Your voice as optional or try to mold Your truth to my will. Give me the humility to listen, the courage to follow, and the grace to be transformed. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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