The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Scripture Reading — John 14:1-7
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
The city of Jerusalem was bustling with activity because Passover had arrived and pilgrims were flowing into the city. The Jewish leaders were stirred up and looking for a way to arrest Jesus. This was the day when blood, sweat, tears, and cries of pain would flow from Gethsemane. On this day the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter would be more painful for Jesus than the spitting and derision of the rulers. The disciples’ hearts were disturbed, but Jesus urged them to trust in him and to lift their eyes to behold the glories of heaven.
In confusion and doubt, Thomas said, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” But Jesus gently responded, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Jesus is not simply one way among many; he is the only way. Jesus is not just a truth; he is the only truth. Jesus is the life that satisfies.
If you want to live with God, Jesus is the way. If you want to know the truth, Jesus is the truth. If you want to experience real life, Jesus is the life.
Come to Jesus today, and experience his fullness.
Lord God, many people believe that all paths lead to you because they are surrounded by the teachings and theories of today’s world. But salvation is found only in Jesus, the way to find the truth and eternal life. For his sake and in his name we pray. Amen.
About the author — Hernandes Lopes
Hernandes became the Portuguese ministry leader for Today's sister Portuguese ministry in 2010. He also serves as the director of the organization Luz Para o Caminho (Light for the Way), an organization formed in partnership between ReFrame and the Presbyterian
Church of Brazil. Hernandes has authored more than 160 books and is a popular and respected conference speaker in Brazil. Hernandes graduated from Seminário Presbiteriano do Sul in Brazil and earned a Doctorate of Ministry from Reformed Theological Seminary in
Jackson, MS.
Hernandes and his wife, Tinha, have two adult children.
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