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Who is Jesus? The Way, the Truth and the Life

Life is full of choices. Every day, we make decisions; some of the decisions are small, and some are big and life-changing. But when it comes to eternity, Jesus makes it simple. In John 14, Thomas asks Jesus how they can know the way to where He is going. Jesus responds with one of the most powerful statements in Scripture: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

It is important to note that Jesus doesn’t say He knows the way but affirms He is the way. He doesn’t say that he speaks the truth; He confirms that He is the truth. And He doesn’t just offer a lifestyle but affirms that He is life itself. In a world full of paths, opinions, and distractions, Jesus makes it clear: only one road leads to God, and it goes through Him.

Jesus’ declaration that He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6) isn’t always well received. Many people want to believe that all spiritual paths ultimately lead to the same destination and that sincerity and hard work are enough to reach heaven. Others prefer to rely on their own understanding, assuming they can determine the path to salvation on their own. The flaw in this thinking is that Jesus did not present Himself as just one of many possible ways to God—He declared that He is the only way. God didn’t leave humanity to wonder or figure it out alone; He made the way clear by giving us Jesus.

Reflect:
Do you ever struggle with the idea that Jesus is the only way? Do you ever find yourself trying to navigate life independently instead of fully trusting Him? How does Jesus’ claim challenge those ideas?

Respond:
Take time today to read and reflect on John 14:1-6. Ask God to deepen your confidence in Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life. If there are areas where you’ve been relying on yourself instead of Him, confess those. And if you know someone searching for truth, pray for the courage to share Jesus with them.

Pray:
Jesus, You are the way, the truth, and the life. Forgive me when I try to figure things out independently instead of trusting You completely. Thank You for making the way to the Father clear. Help me to follow You fully and boldly and share Your truth with others. Amen.