If The Truth Be Told

It says something about the state of affairs when people have to sit down and express what is referred to as, ‘home truths’.

Among other things, what that says is that things have been allowed to carry on without those truths being addressed. What it also says is that while activities have taken place and events have happened, while things have been going on, some fundamental aspects have been allowed to go neglected. What it says is that activity is more important than truth, because certain truths are inconvenient to deal with and handle at this time. While that pragmatic decision is made, what it does is slowly erode the foundations of the relationship.

For the sake of the relationship and for the sake of what’s right in God’s sight, those truths have to be told. Not just told, but addressed. God does not say something for the sake of saying it. He doesn’t have things to get off His chest so He can feel better about Himself. The truth must be told with the purpose that things can be put in their proper place, so that understanding can be achieved and that which was discordant can be corrected to bring about the harmony that He has in mind when He speaks.

There’s no more time or room for assumptions to mean we don’t talk about things, we don’t deal with things and we think that just turning a blind eye to it will make it disappear in time. The peace of God does not operate on those terms. The love of God does not flow under those conditions.

It is good to take those steps and have those conversations to address those issues. Not necessarily meaning everything will work out fine immediately, but at least beginning the process to restoring what is right.

It would be much better if that process took place, rather than carry on with the programme because it’s what was planned a while ago and we look good if we keep to the script and carry on with the schedule. This does not bring honour to God, it does not impress Him. This does not bring peace and what’s right to relationships. This can make a bad situation worse and bring more damage where healing could take place.

If the truth be told, it’s time to address some home truths.

For His Name’s Sake

Shalom

C. L. J. Dryden