The Path of True Life!
Jesus said to him, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.” John 14:6
Wow! Look at the claim that Jesus is making! “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life!” Then look at the setting where Jesus makes this claim. He and the disciples had just celebrated the Passover. During the dinner he revealed that Judas was betraying him. Then Jesus went on to tell them that he was only going to be with them a little longer. He also said that where he was going they couldn’t go now, but they would go later. Peter was so sure that what Jesus said didn’t apply to him. He was willing to lay down his life for Jesus. But Jesus told him that he would deny him three times before dawn!
All the disciples knew that something was up. But Jesus assured them that he was still taking care of them. In fact, he was going to prepare a place for them. They also knew where Jesus was going. This really raised a question.
We, modern day disciples, are no different than these guys. We look at what is going on in the world and many times in our personal life and we wonder where this is going. That is why we need to remember Jesus’ claim. Yes, Jesus is the path of true life. Remaining in his Word and promises assures us that we have nothing to fear. What a tremendous comfort Jesus’ assurance gives. Yes, he is “the Way and the Truth and the Life.” We come to the Father through him!
Lord Jesus, thank you for that assurance of the path of true life, as we wander in this world. Amen.