John 14:6

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”

John 14:6 (NASB)

Let’s look at the context of the verse first and answer a few key questions.

Who wrote it? John, an apostle

When was it written? Toward the end of his life, before he was sent to Patmos (between AD 85 and 90)

To whom was it written? Gentile congregations

For what purpose?  To reassure Christians in their faith and counter false teachings.

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:6

Who is Jesus to you?

God desires a relationship with us, will you agree?

Well, a relationship can only be made and strengthened when we invest in the person with whom we desire a relationship. God is already there desiring a relationship. It’s you and I who decide how strong that relationship will be. God does not change…He remains the same today, as He did in the Garden. But since the Garden, our relationship with God has been tarnished because of sin. Now, make no mistake…God wants a relationship with us, but He doesn’t need it. God doesn’t lack anything or isn’t in need of anything. If He did, He would no longer be God. That being said, it means that the change happens with you and me. We are the ones that move, change position, or drift away.

Maybe your relationship with God isn’t as close as it was when you were first saved…possibly because someone in the church hurt you…or someone who called themselves a Christian treated you wrong. Maybe you like sin. Well, guess what…that’s our human nature. You are no different than anyone else. If someone tells you they don’t like sin, they are lying. That’s why the world is in its present state. We’ve chosen a relationship with sin over a relationship with God.
That’s where Jesus comes in.

Jesus is The Gospel. There should never be anything added to Him or taken away from Him. Know WHO Jesus is to you! Do not rely on someone else’s relationship with Jesus to be YOUR relationship. Dive into the scripture for yourself. Study God’s Word and allow Him to show Himself to YOU! Jesus is the bridge between us and God, the Father. Because of Jesus, we are made sons and daughters of a righteous God! When you read the infallible Word of God, He will reveal the truth to you each and every time.

Maybe you aren’t where you know God wants you to be. Maybe you feel lost, discouraged, or heading the wrong way, spiraling out of control. Seek God…there you will find Jesus.

Pick your head up.

Turn around and open the door to life.

God desires a relationship with you and that can only happen through Jesus.
Spend time getting to know your Savior and Who He is to YOU.
That’s where your relationship with God will flourish…not through anything or anyone else…only Jesus. He is The Key to life and life more abundantly.

Written by: Ashlee Canipe from Paint It Up

Ashlee is not only a super-talented writer, but an artist as well. She sells her artwork on her website. I love supporting other small businesses!!