The Truth Hurts...

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Have you ever heard it said that the truth hurts. In today’s Gospel reading (John 16:12-15) we are told that the Holy Spirit will guide us “into all the truth.” Truth is not something that is created, we cannot make-up the truth. The truth is something that is; the truth is a gift from God. He is the creator of everything and everything he creates is good. Only we humans can turn the Truth of God into something that is bad. We are the ones who create this perception. God is the source of all Truth and we are lead to the Truth through the Holy Spirit. So how can the Truth hurt? The truth frees us from our earthly bonds, from doubts that affect our decision making process and fears that keep us from entering into a closer communion with God. So how can the Truth hurt? The closer we come to God, the closer we come to the real Truth; the realization that He is our Lord God and Savior. Through the Holy Spirit we will experience the salvation of the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross, the glory of his resurrection and the anticipation of his return. We should not fear the truth. The Holy Spirit is our divine connection and guide to the knowledge and wisdom of God – the Truth. We should surrender ourselves to the Holy Spirit and he will show us the Truth. While the sacrifice we make to join with God may appear to be painful, the real and Spiritual Truth from God does not hurt and will bring unending joy.

A Simple Prayer Lord God, show me the light of the Holy Spirit. Allow that light to guide me to You that I may experience the Truth and the Way. Free me of the obstacles that I create which prevent me from coming to you.

Yours in Christ Michael Marcon