Jesus states in today's Gospel that His "kingdom does not belong to this world," that His "kingdom is not here." While Jesus is clearly stating that He has built a heavenly kingdom instead of a worldly one, I cannot help but wonder if there was a bit of bitterness in His tone as He said this. He came into this world to spread truth, but instead of embracing it, the chosen people decided to kill Him for it instead. They were so bound in what they believed to be right that they failed to see the Truth when He stood right in front of them.
I worry that I do the same. I am so often caught up in what I want to be true that I frequently avoid examining my own preconceived notions and biases. I tend to focus on my gut reaction rather than seeking wisdom from God. More than once, opening myself to the Holy Spirit has helped me in difficult situation; however, I so often try to "go it alone," leaving God out of many (maybe most) of my decisions.
Today's Gospel reading left out the following verse with Pilate's response of "What is truth?" Pilate asks this rhetorically, not realizing that the Truth had been standing before him. I should learn from this and look at the Truth that has already been presented before me.
I worry that I do the same. I am so often caught up in what I want to be true that I frequently avoid examining my own preconceived notions and biases. I tend to focus on my gut reaction rather than seeking wisdom from God. More than once, opening myself to the Holy Spirit has helped me in difficult situation; however, I so often try to "go it alone," leaving God out of many (maybe most) of my decisions.
Today's Gospel reading left out the following verse with Pilate's response of "What is truth?" Pilate asks this rhetorically, not realizing that the Truth had been standing before him. I should learn from this and look at the Truth that has already been presented before me.
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