Jesus Said, I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life

Tuesday March 1, 2022

If you were setting out on a journey to a place you have never been before, which would you prefer, a map or a guide who knows the way to your destination? Most of us would prefer a guide who knows the way, but that means we must submit to the direction in which the guide leads us, and not have our own plans. When we give our will and life over to the care of God, we have a guide who will lead us in tried and proven ways. Jesus is the guide who never fails us, and He made it clear to His disciples that there is no other way. 

Thomas said, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?"  Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth, and the life.  The only way to the Father is through me."  (John 14:5-6 ERV)

This answer to Thomas’ question caused more questions to be asked by the disciples for the way forward for them was unclear at this time. Most of us are like the disciples, we are new to the ways of God and don’t quite understand the role of His beloved Son Jesus. Jesus kept assuring the disciples that His blessing and the blessing of the Father would be upon them if they followed His ways. He told them: 

All who love me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them. My Father and I will come to them and live with them. But anyone who does not love me does not obey my teaching. This teaching that you hear is not really mine. It is from my Father who sent me. (John 14:23-24 ERV) 



God the Father sent God the Son into the world so that through belief in His death and resurrection we could be forgiven for our sins and have eternal life. This is the life that Jesus gives us when we trust the way that Jesus, our trustworthy guide, will lead us.

Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him would not be lost but have eternal life. (John 3:16 ERV)


Prayer: Heavenly Father, I believe, help my unbelief.  Please guide me to the Way, the Truth and the Life who will lead me to the place that He has prepared for me. Amen

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