January 29, 2018 - - John 17:17 Dispelling the well-packaged lies of our age
/Sanctify them by Your truth.
Your word is truth.
John 17:17 NKJV
Al Mohler, among others, in reference to the Bible uses this interesting Latin phrase: 'norma normans non normata." It translates to this: the norm of norms which cannot be normed.
The Bible 'norms' us. It is our source of truth. It is the lens through which we are to see the world and understand it.
Our culture is 'normed' by pseudo science. Many of our politicians are governed by the lies of social scientists. Many of our politicians advocate the murder of pre-born babies, that detestable practice declared by God to be an abomination. Fake scientists, normed by the lies of our age, preach evolution and proclaim that the earth is billions of years old with a straight face offer their catechism that: nothing gathered together, nothing exploded and nothing formed everything.
When a well-packaged web of lies has been sold
gradually to the masses over generations, the truth
will seem utterly preposterous and its speaker a
raving lunatic
Dresden James
What should be the standard, or the norm, for Christians are the words of Jesus. God's word, the Bible, is truth. By the Bible we understand God spoke and created, out of nothing, all that exists. He governs the heavens and the earth. Jesus, by Whom all things were created, and in Him all things consist, is the glorious Head and purpose of creation. This should be the norm that organizes our thoughts. He should be the standard on which our hearts meditate of our heart and our mouth breaks out into songs of praise. The Spirit will reveal Truth that norms our thinking when we turn to the Author of Truth and the Perfecter of all true believing.
God of Wonder and Glory, we live in a world filled with rebellious people who hate You. Jesus, resplendent with majesty on the throne of heaven, pour out Your Spirit so that believers will be able to discern the well-packaged lies of this age. Spirit of the Living God, give us hearts that are normed to the truth of Scripture and both the wisdom and the ability to contradict the lies which govern our age. Thank You, God of Dominion and Power, that one day, all flesh and all people who ever lived, will stand before Your throne of Judgment and will understand the glorious Truth found only in Jesus Christ. As Christians we pray, convert the lost. As believers in the Truth we pray for the victory of Jesus Christ so that many will see the Great Glory of our God and believe. God our Father, answer the prayer of Jesus, sanctify us, make us holy by Your Truth and make us wholly devoted to living for You now and always. Amen.
