![]() “Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. And we witness the joy that consumes him when he realizes Jesus is God. I feel affection for Thomas because we see him again in John 20:24-29 wrestling with his human tendency to doubt. What about you? And following, in John 14:6, we are shown that when our hearts cry out in prayer, Jesus is actually present and making a way. “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” ( John 14:5). I love the verse right before John 14:6, where Thomas asks: Photo credit: Unsplash/Priscilla-du-preez What Jesus is truly speaking to his followers here is that we are to trust and abide in him the way sheep rely on their shepherd to lead them through the gate into heaven. You know the way to the place where I am going” ( John 14:1-4). My Father’s house has many rooms if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. Just before we land on John 14:6, Jesus explains: Their trust in his promises is the picture of faith we want to emulate today: choosing Jesus (the way), believing his words (the truth), and letting him lead us through temporal trials to eternal abundance (the life). Their leader had not yet fully revealed the eternity of his saving grace. ![]() ![]() It’s the offer to invite light within that is a lamp to our feet.īut to the disciples, who hadn’t yet experienced Jesus’ ascension and resurrection, this was likely confusing news. What Jesus offers here is what some might refer to as their center, anchor, or north star. We’re created to wander, misbehave, question, fail … and be redeemed. Jesus is coming through in this verse with peace and encouragement for people (like us) who want to “go our own way.” As sinful mortals, we’re naturally in need of direction.
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