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There is an historical account of a man who once ask the question, “What is truth?”. If truth matters and it is what you are searching for, I would encourage you to read the historical account of Pilate’s interaction with a man named Jesus, who said, “…Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.” Your can find this historical account in, “The Works of Flavius Josephus”, “Tacitus’ Annals”,and the Bible, Matthew 18:28-19:16.

Truth certainly is important, but it can be distorted, exaggerated, key information can be omitted, and it can be presented with misleading context to manipulate others. Therefore, in searching for truth there has to be single starting point of truth. So, what is the basis of all truth?, it is a person! But let’s dive a little deeper into the subject before we reveal the person.

Truth can be seen in all of creation. Truth can be read in the Bible, Truth can be known through revelation, Truth can be found while searching, Truth always was, is, and will be, but man trust more in himself than in the truth. Why, because truth can be uncomfortable, revealing, even pointing out error. Knowing this man has a tendency to leave the path of truth. You see truth stands firm with a sure foundation if its God’s Truth. God’s truth, that’s what man has trouble believing. But if you are truly searching for truth, then the sure foundation just mentioned should be paramount in your search. Look to God, from where your help will come and ask him to reveal truth to you and he will. Just ask!

So, who is this person who is the sure foundation of all truth, its Jesus! He said, he was the way, the truth, and the life…” found in John 14:6 of the Bible. If you really want know truth, it is a person. Read all you can about him and then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free (John 8:32).

Have you ever wondered who you are, why you even exist, does your life even matter? You’re not alone! Most people go through life drifting, trying to understand life itself. They just muddle through until they come to understand their true identity.

So, lets begin with identity. Who are you? To begin with you are unique, there is no one like you. You are special and irreplaceable. You were born for a specific purpose. This is why you exist and your life truly matters. Our world and the people who exist and will exist need your uniqueness. This uniqueness is wrapped up in your gifts and talents.

You might say, ok, I get the uniqueness part, but where did I come from, where did I get my start? Those are great questions and until you get a firm understanding of your beginning you may never step into your unique space.

It’s possible you may have trouble understanding life itself, but if you will be opened minded and allow these next printed words to impact your thinking your mind itself will be renewed to truth. For instance, “In the beginning…”. You may ask was there truly a beginning and if so how did the beginning begin? Well, if you were to read a little farther the words quoted “In the beginning…” go on to say, “…God created…” (Genesis 1:1). Once you can wrap your thinking around this truth, who you are and how you had your beginning will make a lot more since.

You see, without a creator, you have no uniqueness, you’re not special, and you’re not irreplaceable. Your nothing, you don’t even exist. Once you turn to the truth of a creator, the one true God and acknowledge His existence the truth of your beginning and uniqueness will lead you to an understanding of you being special and irreplaceable. Not only that but you will come to understand the love of the Creator, God!