Jesus' Witness to Pilate

What is truth? Now isn't that one of the major questions of our day? Well, it was also apparently a question in Jesus' day.
Another question for today is - "Can you hear me now?" (thanks to the neverending commercials for cell phone providers). I am reminded of this question when I read the exchange between Jesus and Pilate found in today's passage (John 18:33-38a). Pilate asks Jesus to identify Himself and to explain why He has been brought for trial. Jesus answers Pilate truthfully, but Pilate isn't getting it. He isn't listening to the truth Jesus speaks. Or worse, Pilate thinks what Jesus says may be the truth, but is just too plain caught up in his own predicaments to step in and order Jesus be set free. He succombs to the pressure of the people, as any good politician should, right? ;)
But how about you and me? Do we love the truth? Do we recognize it in a world that is constantly tapping on our shoulder, trying to get our attention, saying "Can you hear me now?" When we love Jesus, and the truth of His word, we will tune in to Him, and tune out the world. We will listen to His voice and follow His lead. We will cling to the promises He gives us, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but be given eternal life. He secured payment for us on Calvary's cross when He died the death we deserve because of our sins. His death even paid for the times we struggle (or refuse) to hear and follow His truth, even though we do love Him. And in His resurrection, we too have the hope of new life through Him. Now that is TRUTH that I LOVE! Thank you Jesus!