“You must say, ‘Jesus’ disciples came during the night while we were sleeping.’”

Matthew 28:13 (NLT)

RELIGION COULD NOT SILENCE HIM

When the guards reported what happened, the religious leaders didn’t investigate. They didn’t seek truth. They paid for silence. They bribed the soldiers to spread a lie. Why? Because the truth was too powerful. It threatened their control, their influence, and their authority.

Before the resurrection, Jesus had already said in John 3:19–20 (NLT), “The light has come into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.” Truth exposes, and not everyone wants exposure. Yet truth cannot be permanently suppressed. Jesus also said in John 14:6 (NLT), “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Truth is not just a concept. Truth is a person.

They tried to bury the truth, but truth cannot be buried. This still happens today. People try to explain away Jesus, ignore Him, or distort the truth. But the reality remains. Jesus is the Son of God. And He is alive today!

A teacher once wrote the word “truth” on the blackboard and asked the class to erase it. Students came up one by one and wiped it away. Then the teacher turned off the lights and shined a flashlight on the board. The word faintly reappeared through the residue. The teacher said, “You can try to erase truth, but it always finds a way to be seen again.” That is the resurrection. People can deny it, but they cannot erase it.

Where have you seen the truth about Jesus challenged by others? How can you stand confidently in what you know is true about Jesus?

Steve Roach serves as the Pastor of Spiritual Growth at NorthStar Church. He and his wife, Amy, live in Acworth and have three girls, Olivia, Sydney, and Hayley and one son, Colton.  He enjoys watching sports and spending time with his family.