DAILY READING
REFLECTION
Guard Against Falsehood
by Judy Webb
To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth--and not I only but also all who know the truth...it has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. (2 John2:1,4)
Verse one is an interesting set of words, and requires further study and research. Some sources say the lady could be several things.
1. The chosen lady could be the church, the Bride of Christ
2. The elect Kyria – the Greek equivalent to the Aramaic name, Martha
3. Some feel John is writing to a prominent unnamed Christian lady, in whose house they met. And who with other believers is among the elect of God
In any case, John is impressed with those keeping the truth and walking in the truth. As we know in our own world, truth can be fleeting. It often must be sought out and searched for. Ever since 2020 and covid, to me, truth seems to be elusive and often ignored. I remember writing in my journal while struggling to discern truth in our upside-down world. I was trying to find truth and concluding that the Bible is the only place to find absolute truth. Then I began digging into scripture and looking for answers.
Truth is the foundation of faith and truth is the basis of love. Truth cannot be based on feelings. There are many deceivers in this world. Followers of Jesus have three responsibilities:
Walk in the Truth
Know the Truth
Protect the truth.
There is one way to know the truth and that is to read our Bibles daily and study the words. We need to know the truth so we can identify the lies of the enemy. Don’t be deceived or exploited by false teachers.
PRAYER
Dear Lord,
Truth is the only thing we have to hold on to as this world spins so out of control. But, in reality, You are the only control that should matter to us. When we relinquish our need to control to You and allow the Holy Spirit it take over your will is done.
