John 14:6-7
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.
In this passage Jesus makes the famous statement: "I am the way, and the truth, and the life" (verse 6). This is a very broad and complete statement, and stands in stark contrast to the false idols that we often go to for "the way and the truth and the life". We think sexual escapades or passionate love will get us "the life", but real life can only be found in Jesus. Anything we desire more than Jesus becomes an idol, and prevents us from experiencing truth and life. Anything we put false hopes or expectations upon becomes an idol that distracts us from the life Jesus promised us.
Lord, help me to seek life in You.
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.
In this passage Jesus makes the famous statement: "I am the way, and the truth, and the life" (verse 6). This is a very broad and complete statement, and stands in stark contrast to the false idols that we often go to for "the way and the truth and the life". We think sexual escapades or passionate love will get us "the life", but real life can only be found in Jesus. Anything we desire more than Jesus becomes an idol, and prevents us from experiencing truth and life. Anything we put false hopes or expectations upon becomes an idol that distracts us from the life Jesus promised us.
Lord, help me to seek life in You.