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?