Speaking the Truth

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. 2 Cor 13:8

One of the virtues every Christian should imbibe is the habit of speaking the truth always. The truth is almost a scarce commodity in the world we live in and many a times we contribute to it as Christians. But our nature is righteousness and true holiness. We must give expression to it at any point in time.

Sometimes speaking the truth might cost us loosing some privileges and opportunities but would we rather stand before men than God? Our father knows how to reward us best, so we can go all out knowing we have his backing.

Jesus said we are the salt of the earth and light to our world. The very moment the salt in our food start tasting like the food, instead of the salt that it is, it becomes useless. So our relevance in the world we live in can only be known when we actually live out our true identity.

People around us must be able to put their money down on our words alone, because we have shown overtime that we say the truth at all times. We should not be someone who change with the environment they find themselves. Our badge must always be on. We must say the truth because of what it is, not to spite or suite anyone.

Sometimes there might be a material reward for telling the truth and this becomes the reason why some tell the truth. Our lives should go beyond immediate gratification. We shouldn't just live for what we can gain for immediately. Many people occupying one leadership position are there because they stood for what was right not necessarily for what will favour them. And while in the immediate such character might go unrewarded, they come handy in the future.

If you did not witness an event, no need speaking on it since you might not have all the facts. Don't also forget that overstating the fact is no longer the truth. If you counted only 20, don't announce at least 20. Even when marketing your products and/or services, don't overstate what you or your product can do just to get another client or customer.

We must also stand for the truth. Don't just say it, defend it, if need be. By speaking and standing for the truth always in our homes, offices, institutions  and wherever we find ourselves, we soon make lie and deceit to fade out and make truth the order of the day.

The price to pay to speak and stand for the truth in Our society today may be high, but it is worth it. Our words will be judged eventually, what good is there looking good in the sight of men but not accepted before God because of our words.

If you have not made Jesus Christ your Lord and saviour, you cannot take advantage of what God had prepared for you. We urge you, don’t wait another moment. Make up your mind and say this prayer:

“Dear God, I ask you to forgive me all my sins and make me anew. I believe that Jesus died for me and you raised him up on the third day, I confess that He is Lord now and forever. I accept your son, Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.”

Congratulations! Now that you are born again, look for a bible believing church to attend that you might know what he has provided for you. 

Prepared For a Use

 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? And they said, The Lord hath need of him. And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. Luke 19:29-35

So Jesus had just finished teaching the parable of the master who hired laborers at first, third, sixth, ninth and eleventh hour and decided to pay all one penny each as he had agreed with the ones he employed at the first hour (Matt 20) and next, he was on his way to Jerusalem. I believe we know Jesus wasn't a man who had properties scattered all over the many places he visited. He had, however, enough of all he needed. So technically, he had no donkey of his own to take him to Jerusalem.

But it had been said by the prophet that Jesus had to ride on a donkey. Not just a donkey, but one that hasn't been ridden before, a brand new Colt (Zec 9:9). Awesome! But how shall these things be? Valid question, if you ask me. But Jesus wasn't even there when the prophesy came. All he had to do was live the prophesy so there was no way he'd ask how anything was going to be.

So, because there's a word that has to be fulfilled, somebody, whose name we don't know, has a colt, fed the colt, and displayed it where the disciples coming for it would find it at the time that it's needed. So when the disciples came, they were not confused. Even if there were donkeys, there was only one colt which hasn't been ridden before. So, they took it.

It wasn't recorded that the people on ground shouted thief!!! They simply asked a legitimate question and when they heard it was the Lord that had need of it, they didn't ask; "who's the Lord?" Why? Because it wasn't a coincidence that their colt matched the description that Jesus gave the disciples. So everyone went their preferred ways. Jesus rode on the colt. Prophesy was fulfilled.

Now here's what struck me. Jesus wouldn't have been less Jesus if he didn't ride a colt. He didn't need to ride the colt but the people needed to see their humble messiah on a colt entering Jerusalem triumphantly. So, it was for the people. Of course, I'm guessing it's more comfortable for Jesus on the colt than if he had walked.  Nevertheless, he rode on the colt, the prophesy was fulfilled and the people were able to recognize that here was the messiah! And they paid homage because they saw what had been said.

In the same way, we should remember what has been said of us, that we are the light of the world, a city set on a hill cannot be hidden. If He said we are the light, then He already knows about the darkness and He sure has given us the torch for illumination and because the torch is electrically charged, He has also provided electricity. It is however our duty, to plug the torch to power, get it charged and switch it on for illumination to come. Jesus didn't wait or expect that the owner of the colt would bring it to him. He didn't assume that the owner of the colt knew him. He was aware of the provision and went straight to cash in on his cheque.

So also, we who are called by his name, should deliberately find out the provisions that has been made for us through what has been spoken concerning us and when we find it, we better cash in on it. Because the moment it was said, the provisions had been made. And the use of what has been provided is what will announce our arrival. They have also been told how to identify us but that won't happen until we ride on our colt.

 If you have not made Jesus Christ your Lord and saviour, you cannot take advantage of what God had prepared for you. We urge you, don’t wait another moment. Make up your mind and say this prayer:

“Dear God, I ask you to forgive me all my sins and make me anew. I believe that Jesus died for me and you raised him up on the third day, I confess that He is Lord now and forever. I accept your son, Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.”

Congratulations! Now that you are born again, look for a bible believing church to attend that you might know what he has provided for you.