Focus On The Truth

Last night I had one of the longest phone conversations of my life. I was being grilled about Christianity, the Bible, and Jesus like I never imagined. Those simple questions I could answer just by referencing scripture and knowing what I'd learned during Bible study and my own study. But where it got too deep was when I was asked about unbiblical things, science, words and things I didn't understand and had never heard of, individual theory, and other religions and their bibles and other gods.

Before I knew it, the truth started being distorted as I referenced it directly from the Bible. I was being challenged on everything! There's no hell? Really? Hmmm...that's not what my Bible says! You can do anything you want? God doesn't judge? The Bible is incomplete? There's more we need to know and figure out from our own scientific theories? The Bible is full of errors? Two hour and 30 minutes worth of this, and me sitting in fear. Wow. I was not only ripping my hair out, but for many, many, many reasons, this was a very difficult situation.

Colossians 2:8 (New International Version)

⁸See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.

So, after all the events that occurred, I was left feeling less than prime this morning. I knew I had a choice to make. I could believe what fear and this situation of control were feeding me, or I could find my focus and put my focus on Jesus again. I opted for the latter, although I wasn't sure exactly how I'd get there. Jesus is always the answer no matter how difficult the problem is! I blogged the blog entry, What If Christians... (the entry below this one), emailed an individual, and knew something changed. As I wrote that blog entry-it all changed. And suddenly, it was turning into a very positive thing! A TCE moment! (This changes EVERYTHING!)

I decided to get some lunch, so I grabbed my keys to head to my favorite "I'm poor, but hungry" restaurant (Taco Bell) to get out of the house for a few minutes. And on the Christian radio station was this song, The Voice Of Truth (with lyrics) Casting Crowns (follow the link to listen). I counted my quarters and cried at the drive-thru. (That was a beautiful moment ;-) I had chosen by making a conscious decision to put my focus back on who I am in Christ and not focus on the lies, deceit, and fear. And even though I didn't know the steps I was going to have to take to get back there, God reached me right where I was. The whole unpleasant experience became something that honored Him. I heard the voice of truth. I was reminded of truth. And I had stood firm, with my feet firmly planted and not wavering on my faith as I was battled on two very sensitive areas of my life. One being domestic violence and the second, trying to discredit my faith and drown me.

I didn't drown. I focused on truth. And the truth took me right back to where I was before I got side-swiped. It took me back full circle, where I started out strong and in the truth. There is nothing wrong with me, and there is Jesus. The opposition tried to get me from two sensitive angles at the same time through his lies and fear! I was not prepared for a multiple angle ambush! And, I learned I need not fear. I just chose to focus on Jesus even though I didn't know HOW I would be able to get back. And, I was rescued, and not a moment too late.

I wanted to share this with everyone.

When you start doubting, focus on the voice of truth. It's the only voice you need.

Don't let the opposition distort the truth. Just choose Jesus as the truth, and He'll rescue you!

Sharpen your swords, armor up, and equip yourself with the truth!

And listen to and enjoy the song. Turn it UP and sing it LOUD!

2 Peter 2:18 For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error.