A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and just imagining being in the room during this conversation between Jesus and Pilate.
Jesus knows he is about to be crucified yet He was focused on teaching about His kingdom. However, Pilate seemed annoyed by this conversation so much so that he simply asks, What is truth?
In the amplified version of the Bible it says:
“Pilate said to Him [scornfully], “What is truth?”…..”
John 18:38 A AMP
This is the question that we, the leaders, must understand, resolve, embody and teach so that those we influence and lead may have clarity and come to know.
The Bible gives us the foundational definition upon which to build. It says the Word is truth from the beginning:
“Sanctify them in the truth [set them apart for Your purposes, make them holy]; Your word is truth.”
John 17:17 AMP
“In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6]
He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God.
All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being.
In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men.”
John 1:1-4 AMP
Selah
So we see in scripture that Jesus is the way to God and the truth:
“Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”
John 14:6 AMP
We also learn that in Christ there is freedom:
“He made Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would become the righteousness of God [that is, we would be made acceptable to Him and placed in a right relationship with Him by His gracious lovingkindness].”
2 Corinthians 5:21 AMP
“Therefore there is now no condemnation [no guilty verdict, no punishment] for those who are in Christ Jesus [who believe in Him as personal Lord and Savior]. [John 3:18]
For the law of the Spirit of life [which is] in Christ Jesus [the law of our new being] has set you free from the law of sin and of death.”
Romans 8:1-2 AMP
“So if the Son makes you free, then you are unquestionably free.”
John 8:36 AMP
Thank you Lord!
With this new found freedom, let us press in daily to abide in the Word:
“So Jesus was saying to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you abide in My word [continually obeying My teachings and living in accordance with them, then] you are truly My disciples.
And you will know the truth [regarding salvation], and the truth will set you free [from the penalty of sin].”
John 8:31-32 AMP
Amen
In closing, as we build our hope in Christ, we shall mature and thrive. The Bible says it this way:
“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].
For I was greatly pleased when [some of the] brothers came [from time to time] and testified to your [faithfulness to the] truth [of the gospel message], that is, how you are walking in truth.
I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living [their lives] in the truth.”
3 John 1:2-4 AMP
We thank you Lord that You and Your Word are our truth!
In Jesus name. Amen
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“So Pilate went into the Praetorium again, and called Jesus and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”
Jesus replied, “Are you saying this on your own initiative, or did others tell you about Me?”
Pilate answered, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own people and their chief priests have handed You over to me. What have You done [that is worthy of death]?”
Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not of this world [nor does it have its origin in this world]. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting [hard] to keep Me from being handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this world.”
So Pilate said to Him, “Then You are a King?”
Jesus answered, “You say [correctly] that I am a King. This is why I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth.
Everyone who is of the truth [who is a friend of the truth and belongs to the truth] hears and listens carefully to My voice.” [Dan 7:13, 14; Luke 1:32, 33]
Pilate said to Him [scornfully], “What is truth?”
And when he had said this, he went out to the Jews again and told them, “I find no guilt in Him [no crime, no cause for an accusation].
But you have a custom that I release someone for you at the Passover. So shall I release for you the King of the Jews?” [Matt 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:18-25]
Then they all shouted back again, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.”
John 18:33-40 AMP
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