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  • 4 days ago
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The Life

(Mini series – Part 3)

Jesus said “I Am the Life.”


John 14:6


Today's Bible Reading:  2 Corinthians 5:16-21.


As we continue looking at John 14:6, today we come to His third claim in this important verse. Jesus Christ declared Himself to be "The Life." What a very powerful and significant declaration with profound implications for our understanding of who Jesus is and what He came to do. Today, I want us to look at what it means for the Lord to be "The Life."


First, Christ is the life that gives us meaning and purpose. In John 10:10, Jesus says, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." Jesus came to give us life, not just any life, but a life that is full and meaningful. Through His teachings and example, Jesus shows us how to live a life that is pleasing to God and fulfilling for ourselves, and help to others. As we follow Him, we discover the purpose and meaning that we were created for.


Second, Jesus is the life that saves us. In John 3:16, we read, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." Jesus came to give us eternal life with Him in heaven. Through His death and resurrection, He opened the only way for us to have eternal life. He is the life that saves us from sin and death and gives us hope for the future.


Third, Jesus is the life that sustains us. In John 6:35, Jesus says, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst." When we come to Christ and believe in Him, He sustains us. He gives us the strength and courage we need to face the challenges of life. He is the life that sustains us through the good times and the bad.


Fourth, the Lord is the life that transforms us. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, we read, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." When we come to Jesus, He transforms us from the inside out. He changes us into the people that God created us to be. He is the life that transforms us into His image.


He is indeed 'The Life' that gives us meaning and purpose, the life that saves us, the life that sustains us, and the life that transforms us. As we follow Him, let us seek to know Him more deeply and to live in the light of His life.


Prayer: Merciful God, thank You, that You Son, Christ Jesus, has made me a new creation. I bless You, in His name. Amen.


 
 
  • 5 days ago
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Updated: 4 days ago

The Truth

Mini series – Part 2)

Jesus said “I Am the Truth.”


John 14:6


Today's Bible Reading: John 17:1-5.


In John 14:6, Jesus declared Himself as "The Truth." It is important for us to remember, that this is not what people said of the Lord, it is a statement the Lord said concerning Himself.


Today, I want to look at what it means for the Lord Jesus to be "The Truth."


First, when the Lord Jesus said, “I Am the Truth," He was declaring that He is the embodiment of truth. In a world where truth is often distorted or hidden, Jesus is the ultimate source of truth. He is not just one of many voices in the crowd; He is the only one who speaks the truth. Everything that Jesus said is true, and everything He does is right.


Secondly, Jesus is The Truth that sets us free. In John 8:32, Jesus says, "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." When we come to know Christ, we are set free from the lies and deceptions of the world. We no longer have to be enslaved by the opinions of others or by the false narratives that society tells us. Jesus sets us free by revealing the truth to us.


Thirdly, Jesus is The Truth that brings us into a relationship with God. In John 17:3, Jesus says, "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." Jesus came to reveal the truth about who God is and to bring us into a personal relationship with Him. Through Christ, we can know God and experience His love and saving grace.


Fourthly, the Lord Jesus is The Truth that transforms us. In John 15:5, Jesus says, "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." When we abide in Jesus, we are transformed by His truth. He changes us from the inside out and enables us to bear fruit that glorifies God.


Jesus Christ is "The Truth." He is the ultimate source of truth, the truth that sets us free, the truth that brings us into a relationship with God, and the truth that transforms us. As we follow Jesus, let us seek to know Him more deeply and to live in the light of His truth.



Prayer: Great and Mighty Father God, I pray that you would help me to always seek the truth that is found in Jesus, and that you would give me the wisdom and discernment to recognise and reject the lies of this world. In His name. Amen.

 
 
  • 6 days ago
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Updated: 5 days ago

The Way

"Jesus said “I Am the Way.”


John 14:6


Today's Bible Reading: John 14:1-6.


Today, we begin a four day mini-series on the statement the Lord Jesus made in John's gospel account, chapter 14 and verse 6. This statement is one of the most profound and significant claims that Jesus made about Himself, and it has tremendous implications for us as His followers.


In the context of John 14, the Lord is speaking to His disciples just before His crucifixion. He tells them that He is going to prepare a place for them in His Father's house and that they know the way to where He is going. But Thomas responds, "Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?" (John 14:5). It is in response to this question that Jesus makes His famous declaration: "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6).


What does it mean for Jesus to be "The Way"?

First, of all, it means that Jesus is the only way to God. In a world where there are so many different paths and religions claiming to lead to God, Jesus is the only way that leads to the Father. He is not just a guide or a wise teacher; He is the path itself. Jesus is the way that we must follow if we want to know God and be reconciled to Him.


Second, Jesus is the way to eternal life. In John 10:10, Jesus says, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." Jesus does not just offer us a better life in this world; He offers us eternal life in the world to come. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus made a way for us to have eternal life with Him in heaven. He is the way that leads to everlasting joy and fulfilment.


Third, Jesus is the way to true happiness and fulfilment. In a world where people are constantly searching for meaning and purpose, Christ Jesus offers us direction. He is not just a way to live; He is the way to life. Through His teachings and example, Jesus shows us how to live a life that is pleasing to God and fulfilling for ourselves. He is the way that leads to true contentment and satisfaction.


As we follow Him, we can trust that we are on the right path and that He will guide us every step of the way. Let us follow Jesus, the Way, with all our hearts, minds, and souls, and let us share His love and truth with others. May God bless us all.



Prayer: Great and Mighty Father God, I pray that you would help me to always seek the truth that is found in Jesus, and that you would give me the wisdom and discernment to recognise and reject the lies of this world. In His name. Amen.


 
 
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