The truth that’s behind your
emotions
August 16
I write these things to you
who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have
eternal life. - 1 John 5:13
After the 1912 presidential
election, Woodrow Wilson made a trip to visit an aged aunt whom he hadn’t seen
in a long time. The two sat and talked for a while before she asked, “So what
are you doing these days, Woodrow?”
“I’ve just been elected
president,” Wilson replied.
“That’s nice,” the aunt
replied. “President of what?”
“Of the United States,”
Wilson responded confidently.
The aunt gave an impatient
laugh, “Don’t be silly!”
When it comes to what’s true,
our opinion of the truth has little to do with its truthfulness. You can
believe with all your heart that drinking poison will be good for you. But when
you take a gulp, the truth will be laid bare no matter what you believed
before.
This principle is especially
applicable when it comes to the spiritual life. The reality is that either
Jesus is who He said He was, or we are mistaken. There’s no middle ground.
Trust in Jesus not just
because you feel it in your heart, but because you’re convinced He’s Lord by
His death and resurrection. Be fully convinced in your faith and discover the
real truth behind the emotions.
Prayer Challenge
Pray and ask God to help you
go beyond your emotions and confirm in your heart the truth of Jesus.
Questions for Thought
Why do you think many people
see faith as more of a feeling than an actual fact? What does that say about
their faith?