Monday, October 27 | The Truth Will Be Revealed
Day 1: The Truth Will Be Revealed
Reading: Matthew 10:26-27; Psalm 37:5-6
Devotional:
"Have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known."
In a world where truth seems malleable and perception often trumps reality, Jesus offers a stunning promise: truth will ultimately be revealed. The malicious lies spoken about Jesus—comparing Him to Satan himself—were as far from truth as darkness is from light. Yet He didn't spend His energy defending His reputation. He knew vindication would come.
When you follow Christ boldly, you may find yourself misunderstood, misrepresented, or maligned. Perhaps coworkers question your integrity because you won't compromise. Maybe family members accuse you of being judgmental because you stand on biblical truth. The whispers hurt. The isolation stings.
But eternity changes everything. C.S. Lewis observed that those who did the most for God's kingdom were those who thought most about the next life. When we live with an eternal perspective, today's slander loses its power over us. We're not performing for human approval; we're living before an audience of One who knows all truth.
What Jesus whispered to His disciples in the dark, they were to proclaim from the rooftops. The truth you've received isn't meant for private consumption. It's a message the world desperately needs, even when they resist it.
Reflection Questions:
Prayer: Lord, help me to value Your truth above human opinion. Give me courage to proclaim what You've revealed to me, trusting that ultimate vindication belongs to You. Let my life be oriented toward eternity, not the fleeting judgments of this world.
Reading: Matthew 10:26-27; Psalm 37:5-6
Devotional:
"Have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known."
In a world where truth seems malleable and perception often trumps reality, Jesus offers a stunning promise: truth will ultimately be revealed. The malicious lies spoken about Jesus—comparing Him to Satan himself—were as far from truth as darkness is from light. Yet He didn't spend His energy defending His reputation. He knew vindication would come.
When you follow Christ boldly, you may find yourself misunderstood, misrepresented, or maligned. Perhaps coworkers question your integrity because you won't compromise. Maybe family members accuse you of being judgmental because you stand on biblical truth. The whispers hurt. The isolation stings.
But eternity changes everything. C.S. Lewis observed that those who did the most for God's kingdom were those who thought most about the next life. When we live with an eternal perspective, today's slander loses its power over us. We're not performing for human approval; we're living before an audience of One who knows all truth.
What Jesus whispered to His disciples in the dark, they were to proclaim from the rooftops. The truth you've received isn't meant for private consumption. It's a message the world desperately needs, even when they resist it.
Reflection Questions:
- What truth about Jesus are you hesitant to share because of how others might perceive you?
- How would your daily decisions change if you lived primarily for God's approval rather than people's?
- Where do you need to shift from a temporal to an eternal perspective?
Prayer: Lord, help me to value Your truth above human opinion. Give me courage to proclaim what You've revealed to me, trusting that ultimate vindication belongs to You. Let my life be oriented toward eternity, not the fleeting judgments of this world.