YE SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH .

EVENING DEVOTION by James Smith

MARCH 9

 

John 8:32

And ye shall know the truth, and

the truth shall make you free.

 
If Jesus is our Teacher,
    if we are of a childlike disposition,
       if we are willing to do as well as learn,
            we shall know the truth.
All Zion’s children shall be taught of the Lord.
 
Every one who is divinely taught comes to Jesus
 
He that comes to Jesus is made wise unto salvation.
 
The truth is in Christ.
 
He is its centre.
 
To know him,
  so as to trust his word,
  rely on his sacrifice, and
  so his will, is to know the truth.
 
The knowledge of the truth makes us free.
 
It frees us from ignorance, prejudice, and folly.
 
It frees us from the slavery of Satan, the bondage of the law, and the terrors of God.
 
 It frees us from the guilt of sin, the accusations of conscience, and the cruel fetters of carnal customs.
 
It makes us free, by imparting a true knowledge of God, by discovering the way of salvation, and by proclaiming pardon, peace, and reconciliation.
 
If we know the truth as it is in Jesus, we shall conquer the world, enter the Redeemer’s kingdom, enjoy peace with God, and render hearty and cheerful obedience to the will of God.
 

Saviour! To me the truth reveal,

Thy teaching, Lord, I need;

Its power and unction may I feel,

To make me free indeed:

Each fetter freak that binds my heart,

And sanctifying grace impart.

 
James Smith