Not long ago, a friend said in frustration, “I don’t even know what to believe anymore. One side says one thing, the other side says the opposite — and both claim to be right.”
My friend is not alone. Many today feel overwhelmed by conflicting information, distrust of institutions, and a general unease that the ground beneath them is shifting. Even people of faith are asking quietly, “Is there anything I can absolutely count on?”
That’s why an ancient question, asked by a Roman governor nearly two thousand years ago, still echoes in our time.
“To this end was I born,” Jesus said, “and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth.”
And Pilate, jaded and conflicted, replied: “What is truth?”
(John 18:37–38)
It’s a tragic moment.
The question was right. The timing was critical. But Pilate, like many today, didn’t wait for the answer.
The Confusion Around Us
In an age of misinformation, outrage culture, and deep social divides, truth has become blurred and politicized. What used to be considered basic moral clarity is now up for debate. Headlines compete for attention. Emotions often outweigh evidence.
In all this noise, the soul quietly wonders:
What can I trust? Is there a truth that cuts through the fog?
For some, truth is defined by usefulness. For others, it’s simply whatever feels authentic. But deep down, most of us sense that truth must be more than a personal preference — it must be something unchanging and real.
Truth Delayed — A God Who Waits
The Bible reveals a God who does not always reveal everything all at once. Even Jesus told His disciples:
“I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.”
(John 16:12)
God speaks truth progressively — not to hide it, but because He knows when our hearts are ready. He is gracious, patient, and kind. But His patience is not permission to delay forever.
There comes a point when the invitation to respond — to believe, to change, to follow — becomes more than a suggestion. It becomes urgent.
A World at the Edge
Many today are waking up to the sense that something is happening — and not just economically or politically. Spiritually, morally, globally — the world feels like it’s approaching a tipping point.
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.”
(2 Timothy 3:1)
Natural disasters, cultural chaos, wars and rumors of wars — these aren’t just random. They’re warnings. Jesus spoke of such signs as evidence that His return is near:
“When ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.”
(Matthew 24:33)
Truth Is Not an Idea — It’s a Person
Jesus didn’t just claim to know the truth — He claimed to be the truth.
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
(John 14:6)
This is more than theology. It’s a promise. The answer to our confusion isn’t found in a political position, a new system, or even in flawless religion — but in a living relationship with the One who is Truth Himself.
When people encounter Jesus, everything changes:
He brings peace that doesn’t depend on circumstances.
He restores what was broken.
He opens the eyes of the heart.
He is not just a voice of truth — He is the source of it.
The Time to Decide Is Now
Pilate asked the question. But he walked away from the answer.
You don’t have to.
Jesus still speaks through His Word. His Spirit still tugs at hearts. The door of mercy is still open — but not forever. If you’re wondering what’s real, where to turn, and how to prepare for what’s coming — start by listening to Jesus.
Ellen G. White wrote:
“Great changes are soon to take place in our world, and the final movements will be rapid ones. The condition of things in the world shows that troublous times are right upon us.”
— Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9, p. 11
This isn’t a call to panic — it’s a call to prepare. To be awake, not afraid. To be grounded, not drifting.
Jesus is not just the truth we need — He is the hope the world is longing for.
A Prayer for the Seeking Heart
“Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.”
(Psalm 86:11)
R Scott Holder is a writer and Bible student with a heart for sharing Christ-centered truth in clear, accessible ways. He writes to help others prepare for Jesus’ soon return and find peace in the Word of God.
