35. John 14:1-14 Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life

 

1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.”

5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?”

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”

 8 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. 

11 Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves. 12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.

13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

What does this passage impact my affections, attitudes and actions? 

I want to trust Jesus more when I’m feeling lost or unsure. Instead of always looking for quick answers or trying to fix things myself, I can pause and remember that Jesus is the way. I also want to ask in His name, like He says in verses 13–14—bringing my prayers with faith, knowing He listens and answers according to His will. 

Dear Jesus, thank You for being the Way, the Truth, and the Life. When my heart is troubled, help me remember that You are with me and that You’ve already made a way for me to be with God forever. Teach me to trust You more each day. Help me walk with You, listen to Your voice, and love You more than anything else. I want to live like I truly believe You are enough.

In Your name, Amen.