Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 (NRSV)
When we lived in South Carolina, we traveled a road called The King's Highway, named for King Charles II. Once upon a time (1600-1735), long before I-95, this road stretched from Boston to Charleston (1300 miles) and was the primary connection to the coastal colonies in-between. Now traveling between those two cities and with GPS, we have numerous alternatives.
Jesus came to offer us the only highway to our Heavenly King. Satan would have us believe there are multiple paths, all being equal, to reach our destination. Of course, we know better than to believe that liar. How many times have we listened to him, and he was right? No, there is only one God and one path, and that is through Jesus Christ. We know this is true because Jesus said it, and he speaks only the truth.
God, we give thanks for the way to you offered through your Son Jesus Christ. Please help us to reject the voice of Satan and his lies, keeping our eyes focused on the way of truth and life. We pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.
Peace,
Pastor Tim
