June 10, 2021

“He used to go to the worst places, and go find the people who hated him, absolutely hated him. Who denied him, never even thought about saying his name. He went to go holla at them and give them the truth. And once they heard the truth they souls changed, and they couldn’t deny it.

That’s NBA Superstar Kevin Durant talking about Jesus. Truth has a way of taking root. Yes, we deny and defend and dismiss. (“You can’t handle the truth!”) But, when truth hits home our souls are changed. The truth handles us.

Jesus also said this: “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” (John 8:32) The good thing for us is that the Truth (as Jesus calls Himself) always handles us with grace.

“Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen” (Proper 17 – BCP)