I read the most interesting sentence the other day found in The True Jesus by David Limbaugh. (Yes, the brother of the late Rush Limbaugh.) In discussing the message of Jesus, the author said, “[S]ome would accept it and others would reject it, because the Truth causes division” (page 105).

Truth causes division. Limbaugh was referring to Luke 12:51 where Jesus says, “Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.” Jesus continued, explaining that families would be divided against one another.

Clearly some people would accept that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God. They would come to understand that He came to die for the sins of all people so that they could have a right relationship with God. Others would deny and reject all of the above.

Doesn’t that seem strange? Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Jesus said He was the Truth. For those with childlike faith, this is not  complicated. They simply believe Truth. They believe Jesus was who He said He was. Period.

For others, Jesus presents a predicament. Hardened hearts battle and reject what Jesus offers. They busily struggle to find their own “truth” which leads to no lasting satisfaction or peace. No forgiveness. No eternal life with the Father.

Perhaps deep down inside, some recognize Truth, but refuse to surrender. They choose to play the world’s game and risk their eternal destination day after day. They figure they have plenty of time to choose Truth . . . later.

Hear the warning: “Watch out, brothers and sisters, so that there won’t be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God . . . so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception” (Hebrews 3:12-13 CSB).

Don’t be deceived! Experience the joy of Truth!