Our scripture this morning is John 14:6 (NASB1995).
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”
In John 13-17 Jesus gives His disciples instructions before His crucifixion. Jesus has always told them what was to happen, but even now they find it hard to accept. Bible scholars call this the Farewell Discourse, a dry name for the loving guidance He offers them (and us!) in this teaching.
Jesus says “I am the way, and the truth, and the life”, which pretty much covers everything there is. He is the only way for us to be saved, sent by God for that specific purpose. He is the truth, described as the very Word of God who came to be with us (John 1:14). He is indeed life itself, a way to live with God and each other here, and the promise of eternal life for those who accept His saving grace.
The last phrase is extremely important – “no one comes to the Father but through Me.” Jesus tells us God has made a way for us, but only through our faith in the Lamb of God can we saved. When we come to the Father through Jesus in repentance, we can be forgiven and live as God intends for us.
Wise and wonderful God, in Your mercy You sent Your Son to be the path to forgiveness and salvation. May we go to Your children with the Good News that all can be saved through Jesus Christ. Amen.
