“But others were saying, “He is Elijah.” And others were saying, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” But when Herod heard of it, he kept saying, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen!” (Mark 6:15-16)
Speculation, speculation, speculation! Have things really changed? We speculate and then proceed as if we know what the truth is. Come to know the truth. The truth is not a proposition, a speculation, a feeling, but the reality that Jesus is God in the flesh. He has come to lead as many as hear His voice into truth. He is the truth. Do not live by the speculations of this world, but in the Truth who is Jesus.
Lord, I am often carried away by the thoughts of those around me. There is constant speculation and then positions are held and there is great hostility. Help me to live according to Your purpose. You created me and continue to guide me in the truth You have revealed. Lead me into all truth. Lead me according to Your goodness and mercy to see that only in You will I find what is right and true.
Lord Jesus, through all the confusion of this world, lead me to see that in You alone is there hope and a future. Regardless of the cacophony of noise which surrounds me, help me to hear Your clear, gentle voice, and follow You. Be the One who is leading me. Let me hear Your voice clearly, listen, and obey to all that You command. Help me to walk through the noise of this world and listen to You above all the distractions of this world. Amen.
