I will come back and take you to be with Me that you may also be where I am. you know the way to the place I am going. John 14:3-4
When Jesus was having his last supper with the disciples, He did what all parents do before they leave their children for a while ~ He left instructions, gave some warnings, and reminded them of important things. Then He encouraged them not to be troubled, but to trust in God. After all, they knew where He was going and they were to come be with Him soon. Thomas speaks up and says, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?" (14:5).
At this point, Jesus speaks what might be one of the most quoted verses in the Bible. "Jesus answered, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me,' " (14:6). Jesus was making it clear that He was the way provided to bridge the sin gap between the Father and human creation. How marvelous! But, Jesus is not only the Way, He is also the destination*. We are to walk in His Truth to have life. And...He is the Life!
The purpose of this journey is to be where He is, dwelling in Him.* Dwelling in Him makes all things bearable, all things clearer, all things worthwhile. Begin to look at your walk with Christ not just as a means to heaven, but as a daily opportunity to be close to Him in every circumstance. To know Jesus is to know the Father. To be in Jesus's presence is to be in the presence of the Father. We do not need to wait until the glory of heaven!
Prayer:
Jesus, please help me to always be aware that You are not just a means to an end, but that You are the Holy God dwelling in me. As I look at the baby in the manger let me see the man on the cross. Thank You for being the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Challenge:
This week, be conscious that every moment with Jesus is a moment in the presence of God. Sometimes we compartmentalize the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Although each has a specific function, each is also completely the One True God. Daily give thanks for the incredible privilege to dwell with Him each moment.
Jen G 2008
*Today in the Word, December 22, 2008
1 comment:
Jen, it is certainly a mystery! We will have the rest of our lives and all of eternity to unravel it together -- this mystery of Three in One. It will be clearer when we see Him face to face. Come, Lord Jesus! Thank you for the reminder. : )
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