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Read: John 14:5-14
Listen: John 14

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

Jesus’s disciples have seen him perform many miracles and heard him affirm his identity as God. Yet, this band of misfits is also troubled and uncertain about all he has claimed. After reminding them of his impending death on the cross, Jesus reassures them that even if he departs from them, they still have access to the Father. Jesus has come as the way to true life, and no one comes to the Father except through him.

Just like Jesus’s disciples two thousand years ago, we need the same reminder today. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He is not merely a good option among many; he is the exclusive path to knowing God and being with him forever. In today’s culture, many voices compete for our attention and affection. People struggle with exclusive claims, and generic ideas of “tolerance” are often pushed. But despite these messages, we must remember the exclusive nature of Jesus’s assertions. There are not many paths to God. There is one. And his name is Jesus.

TODAY: Pray for greater faith to believe Jesus’s claims. As you believe, you will likely face opposition from other people. Ask God for courage and humility to trust Jesus at his word and to represent him well to the world around you. If you’d like to go deeper into this topic, check out the latest episode of the Beyond the Weekend podcast. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts or on YouTube HERE.