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Daily Devotion: Psalm 145:18-19

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Psalm 145:18-19    "The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.  (19)  He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them."

What is truth?  Now there's a question that can be answered in many ways. It seems everyone has their own slant on truth, depending upon their own circumstances. The Psalmist boldly declares to us that the Lord is close to all that call upon Him in truth.  That statement is truth. It stands upon its own merit. There is only one standard of truth and that is God's Holy Word. Any other facet of truth is founded upon that one basic tenet: God's Word is truth.  

Two plus two equals four. If I incorrectly answer that simple formula, all the rest of my calculations will be wrong. It is therefore necessary that we become efficient in the simple truths before we can be correct in the complex formulas of life.

"The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth."  What is this truth of which is spoken in this verse? The Psalmist is speaking of praying unto God and seeking His favour in our lives; therefore, we must explore this subject of truth. Yet, I want to explore it in the simple truth before we can be correct in any complex truth. Does it seem I am talking in circles? I hope you have stayed with me to this point because now I am going to use the body of truth, God's Word, to answer what the Psalmist is speaking concerning truth in this verse.

Some may be trying to jump over the simple truth that is necessary in order to answer the complex truths that we are constantly seeking. But for me, here is the basic truth of which is spoken in our verse.  "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." (Hebrews 11:6)  What truth must we hold in order to know God hears our prayers?  Are you ready?  The simple truth is this, "God is God."  If we cannot understand this one simple truth, then we will not approach His throne with the boldness of knowing He is capable and willing to hear and answer our prayers.  Do you believe this simple truth?

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