In today’s message, I want us to deeply reflect on the powerful statement Jesus made: “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Why did Jesus say this? What does it mean that He is the way? What truth does He reveal, and how does this connect to life?

To truly understand Jesus' words, we need to consider both the verse and its broader context. Jesus was speaking to His disciples about the way to the Father and to eternal life in God’s household. He was making it clear that only He is the way for us to become children of God and join the Father’s eternal family.

At the beginning of John 14, Jesus tells His disciples that He is going to His Father’s house, which has many rooms. He is preparing a place for them before He returns (John 14:2-3). He assures them they already know the way to where He is going. But Thomas, one of the disciples, expresses confusion, asking, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” (John 14:5).

It is in response to Thomas’ question that Jesus boldly declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6, NKJV). While the disciples may not have fully grasped this at the time, Jesus was revealing to them that He is the only way to the Father—our way into God's family.

Let’s explore how this works.

First, Jesus’ death removes the barrier of sin that separates us from God. Through His sacrifice, we are forgiven and reconciled to the Father. Paul explains this in Romans 5:8-11, where he writes:

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.” (Romans 5:8-10, NKJV)

Notice the profound truth in verse 10: it is through Jesus’ life that we shall be saved. But how does this happen? It happens because through the Holy Spirit, Christ begins to dwell in us, leading us into all truth. As Jesus promises in John 14:16-18:

“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He (it) may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him (it) nor knows Him (it); but you know Him (it), for He (it) dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” (John 14:16-18, NKJV)

Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus is with us, guiding us into the truth, and we are no longer spiritual orphans. Instead, we are now children of God with a loving spiritual Father. Paul beautifully explains this in Romans 8:15-17:

“For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.’ The Spirit Himself (itself) bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” (Romans 8:15-17, NKJV)

Jesus' words about preparing a place in His Father’s house are now clearer: He is not just preparing a physical space, but we are being invited into the very family of God as heirs with Christ. We are brought into a relationship with the Father as beloved children with an eternal inheritance.

This is the profound truth behind Jesus’ statement: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Through Jesus, we are reconciled to the Father and made part of God’s eternal family. It is through Him, by His sacrifice and the gift of the Holy Spirit, that this incredible truth is made possible.

As we reflect on these truths, let us deepen our appreciation for the incredible love and grace God has shown us through Jesus Christ. May we continually grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as we walk in the way, embrace the truth, and inherit the Life He will give us.

May you all enjoy a peaceful Sabbath!