Voice of Truth
'For this I came into the world, to testify to the truth, everyone on the
side of truth listens to me. What is truth? Pilate asked. With this he went out
again to the Jews and said; I find no basis for a charge against him.” (John
18:37-38 NIV)
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (John
10:27 NIV)
Recently, I watched a Christian film entitled, “Perfect Stranger” based on the
novel “Dinner with a Perfect Stranger” by David Gregory. Having a great interest
in Christian apologetics, I was deeply moved by the movie’s presentation of the
gospel. This small but powerful feature film tells the story of Nikki, a
successful yet unsettled attorney who doubts the reality of the Christian faith.
She then receives a mysterious dinner invitation from the Lord Himself. Assuming
it to be a practical joke, she curiously arrived at the restaurant merely to
discover herself engaged in a dispute with Jesus of Nazareth. The interaction
and exchange between the two characters is excellent and held my attention. I
gained insight from their debate and the key issues that challenge the very
foundation of Christianity.
The question of Pontius Pilate still echoes even through the centuries as many
are still asking “what is truth?” 1 Peter 3:15 we are advises “always
be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks.” Though many Christians
fear sharing their faith, many believers are intimidated by the objections of
non Christians who question the accuracy and truth of God’s Word. I have also
experienced skepticism even from those who claim to be Christians. But with a
better understanding of our faith, we can boldly yet lovingly rebuke and correct
those who are in error.
In a world with many voices claiming to have the answer to truth, Jesus reveals
the ones who belong to Him will hear His voice and follow Him. And for those who
are still seeking, Jesus said in Revelation 3:20; “Here I am! I stand at the
door and knock, if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and
eat with him, and he with me.” As the movie portrays, we are all invited to
dine with “Jesus of Nazareth” who is as real today as He was over 2000 years
ago. Let us prayerfully seek answers from Him and respond to the voice of the
Holy Spirit. With patience and tenderness He will then guide us into wisdom and
knowledge of our blessed Savior.
Prayer
Father, may our lives be a testimony to others that your Word is truth. And may
we be prepared always to give an answer for the hope that is in us.
Lori Ciccanti