"As he spake these words, many believed on him. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye CONTINUE in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; AND ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall MAKE you free." (Joh 8:30-32).
What is truth?
The scripture says if we do not continue in the Word of God we will not know the truth. The Word of God is truth: "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." (Joh 17:17). [Note that sanctify could also mean to "set apart" from everything and make holy - wholly unto God.]
Now, let us take a deep look at the phrase from the scripture:
" ... and the truth shall MAKE you free." -
MAKE.
1. To cause to exist or happen; bring about; create:
2. To bring into existence by shaping, modifying, or putting together material; construct: make a dress; made a stone wall.
3. To form by assembling individuals or constituents:
4. To change from one form or function to another: make clay into bricks.
5.a. To cause to be or become: made her position clear; a decision that made him happy.
b. To cause to assume a specified function or role: made her treasurer; made Austin his home. [thefreedictionary.com].
1. To cause to exist or happen; bring about; create:
2. To bring into existence by shaping, modifying, or putting together material; construct: make a dress; made a stone wall.
3. To form by assembling individuals or constituents:
4. To change from one form or function to another: make clay into bricks.
5.a. To cause to be or become: made her position clear; a decision that made him happy.
b. To cause to assume a specified function or role: made her treasurer; made Austin his home. [thefreedictionary.com].
By definition, it is only the truth revealed to you from the Word that causes recreation, and the kind of change from bondage or captivity to liberty. As you continue in the Word of God, your knowledge (i.e, knowing) of the truth increases, and this causes tremendous changes for you as you move.
Truth Advances.
Knowing that it is the truth of the Word of God that causes change, it is now left to us to use this to either run towards our goals and challenges (like David did Goliath), or sit down and cry. The key to our successful walk on earth is in the truth we carry within us towards our goals and challenges.
[Note this: You can't advance in life without the truth, and you can't know the truth without continuing in the Word. Your level in life and ministry is predetermined by your study (if you study the Word, you will know)].
If you want to advance in life, rest in the Word of truth, and see if the truth of the Word of God will not make you free. Frame everything in your life with the Word of God. Do as God did, and have your rest.
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