Some people might suggest that truth can be ugly, revealing the reality of things unattractive hidden beneath the surface. Depending on one’s perspective, there could seem to be a bit of validity to such a statement, but is there more than meets the eye, even when the veil has been lifted? In many ways, people try to avoid or obscure truth, especially when it poses a perceived threat to their personal comfort. There are some who think that the truth must be concealed because the essence of the truth would appear repulsive or offensive if brought to the light of day. Here is a simple concept or premise: what truth illuminates may not be beautiful, but truth itself has an intrinsic beauty that is expressed, in contrast to the ugliness of unmasked realities. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Truth is beautiful to even a blind person, if it is viewed through the lens of honest acceptance and appreciation. Jesus Christ is the TRUTH that sets us free from the shame and fear of ignorance and deceit, and reflects the divine beauty of the Creator and His love. As we more earnestly seek truth, we will witness the splendor of eternal and indescribable beauty, and we will discover a genuine beauty in ourselves along the way.
