10.13.2024   DEVOTIONAL

THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE

Jesus said He is the way, the truth, and the life. He didn’t just claim He could show the way, explain the truth, and give life. In John 14:6, Jesus made a profound statement by using a simple word of only two letters when He said He is the way, the truth, and the life.

THE WAY

Jesus is the way: He prepares the road by traveling it before us and protects us by traveling beside us. When we deviate from His way, He lovingly provides a detour to get us back on track. He promises His constant presence in our daily lives. When we make the life-changing decision to be a Jesus-follower, we are granted access to the one and only way to heaven. What an incredible gift  to be loved by Him who is the way to such a glorious destination.

THE TRUTH

Jesus is the truth: Would you agree that this world is in need of a reality check? Currently, opinions based on feelings are often mistakenly referred to as facts. It has become normal for people to use the phrase, “This is my truth.” (What does that even mean?) It is becoming increasingly common for God to be mocked, and the  Bible is frequently referred to as a fairy tale.

While all of this confusion is happening around us, it is reassuring  to be able to follow and live for the One who is the truth. And  thank God when there is need for discernment, His Holy Spirit  helps us to identify and then abide in His truth. We can depend on  Jesus to be the truth we are longing for.

THE LIFE

Jesus is the life: In Him, we discover our reason for living.  Undeniably, life includes difficult periods of burden-bearing and  cross-carrying. But even in those times…especially in those times,  Jesus grants us an unimaginable peace when we place our trust in  Him. John 16:33 tells us, “I have told you these things, so that in  me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But  take heart! I have overcome the world.”