We hear a lot about really these days.
For example, reality TV, people ask ‘What is real?’
or say, ‘The sad reality is…’ and advertising tells us to ‘Make your dream a reality
today, buy such and such’ etc. But what is reality?
Well, the Oxford dictionary states that one
aspect of it is,
“The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or
notional idea of them.”[1]
So, what is your reality? What is the state
of things as they actually exist to you?
Maybe it is your life, family, possessions, faith or you just don’t know. For many, it is that we exit and
live here on earth and see everything from that perspective. Albert Einstein
said that,
“Reality
is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.”[2]
Then John Lennon highlighted that,
“Reality
leaves a lot to the imagination.”[3]
While Dr Seuss said that,
“You know you’re in love when you
can’t fall asleep because reality is
finally better than your dreams.”[4]
But there has to be more to reality
than a merely subjective perspective. Has the Bible got anything to say on the
matter of reality? Yes, it does Jesus said that,
“So
if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed (in reality)” (Jn 8:36 ESV).
So, according to Jesus here in this verse is that our freedom in Christ is a reality and merely idealistic or a notion. Therefore, our
life that Jesus Christ has given us is our certainty, as He is our reality. It
is not something out there in the world somewhere.
Pause
in His presence for a moment and think this over…
[2] “22 Interesting
Quotes About Reality.” https://ineedmotivation.com/22-interesting-quotes-about-reality/ (28th
February 2019).
[3] “22 Interesting
Quotes About Reality.” https://ineedmotivation.com/22-interesting-quotes-about-reality/ (28th
February 2019).
[4] “22 Interesting
Quotes About Reality.” https://ineedmotivation.com/22-interesting-quotes-about-reality/ (28th
February 2019).
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