Call on the Lord, in Truth

Ezekiel 38-39; Psalms 145; Revelation 20 

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.”

Psalm 145:18, 19

What does it mean to call on God in truth?

Is it possible to call on God and still be holding on to deception or falsehood?

When God proclaimed his name before Moses on Mt. Sinai, he proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness…” (Exodus 34:6) The last word, ‘faithfulness’ is the same word translated ‘truth’ in Psalm 145:18. Our faithfulness, integrity, and honesty before God matter as we walk with him. God sees and hears everything in our lives; we cannot hide sin as we call on the Lord. Our humility and truth-filled prayers draw the presence of the Lord. David killed many people, including the husband of Solomon’s mother Bathsheba. God can handle our sin as we call on him in truth.

“Lord God, I repent for pride, fear, lust, and rebellion. I seek you in truth, for your glory.”