Jeremiah 36:23 “When Jehudi had read three or four columns, the king cut it with a scribe’s knife and threw it into the fire that was in the brazier, until all the scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier.” 

CAN’T BURN TRUTH

The world hates the truth.  Just look around.  No one wants to be confronted with the truth.  They want to think that whatever they are doing is just fine.  Jehoiakim, the king of Judah, did not want to hear what the Lord had told Jeremiah.  The truth did not appeal to him.

So, when he heard these words he burned them.  But the truth was still the truth.  Burning the words changed nothing.  It only solidified the truth of the words.  Babylon was coming and would destroy Jerusalem, and there was nothing he could do to stop it.

TEACHING MOMENT

Truth must be taught to our children.  We are always telling them when they are in trouble, “Just tell the truth. Don’t lie to me.”  But what does little Elrod do?  He lies.  He tells a half truth.  He fabricates an answer to make himself look better.  So, we have to discipline him.  Why?  Because if we don’t, he learns that lies will save him.  That’s a lie in itself.

Truth doesn’t go away.  The truth is the truth, period.  And there is really only ONE truth – God’s Word.  We may not like what it tells us sometimes, but it is the only truth that can guide us.  Books about the Word are good, but they are not THE truth.  Stick to the truth.

Let me ask you a question.  What lies are you believing right now?  What is the enemy whispering in your ear.  Stop listening to the untruths and cling to the truth.  Let the Word of God point you to the only source of truth that exists.  Let the Lord speak truth to your soul today.  Allow Him to remind you that He is the way, the TRUTH and the life.

Father, You are the only TRUE God.  You are the very essence of truth.  In You there is no lie or deception.  Thank You for always being truth to me.