Good morning on this Saturday, October 13th. When Jesus was being interrogated by Pilate (the Roman governor of Judea) before He was condemned and sent to the cross, He was asked a series of questions, "What have you done,?" "Are you a king,?" and "What is truth?" Jesus answered the first question by stating that His kingdom is not of this world; He answered the second question by saying that Pilate was correct in referring to Him as a king because He was born and came into the world for that purpose to bear witness to the truth. He added that those who were of the truth would hear His voice. Pilate's third question "What is truth" went unanswered, but Pilate had heard enough to proclaim, "I find no fault in this man" (John 18:35-38).

What is the right answer to Pilate's question about truth? Truth is usually defined as that which is in accordance with fact or reality as compared to mere appearance or falsehood. When Jesus proclaimed that He is the way, the truth, and the life in John 14:6, He was confirming that He is the embodiment of truth. All that He is, says, and does is true. He is the very essence of truth.

When someone is sworn in to testify in a court of law, they promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. That is the essence of Jesus Christ as truth. I

We have recently been bombarded with political ads on TV with claims and counter claims. So-called facts and contested facts often with half truths or even little truth. When I fact check some ads I find lots of distortions, untruths, and "political spin." I am sick and tired of those playing loose and fast with the truth.

Thank God that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever and is always the truth. Now that is a comfort and blessing in a world so filled with falsehood!

Tomorrow's sermon is another in the series, "It Is All About Jesus." I hope to see you there.
Mel Brown