One day Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure. He told them in John 14 that there were many dwelling places in His Father’s House and when He left them (through His death on the cross and subsequent resurrection and ascension), He would come back again for them. He told them “You know the way to where I am going.” [John 14:4 HCSB]
It was then that Thomas spoke up and asked a question – probably a question that all were thinking but only He was bold enough to ask. “Lord, we don’t know where You’re going. How can we know the way?” [vs 5]
I am so thankful for Thomas’ boldness to speak up because Jesus’ response to that question has given hope and assurance to multitudes throughout every generation. “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” [vs 6]
Jesus is “the” way to the Father, the “only way” to the Father. He was quite clear that “no one” comes except through Him. (Either He was telling the truth, or He was not. And if He was not, then there is no hope, no assurance of salvation.) Of course, the resurrection proved Christ was not just telling the truth, but is The Truth.
It is in Christ alone that our hope is based. He alone is our source of everything – the fullness of God in human flesh. He is our way, He is our truth, He is our life.
I rejoice today, not in my efforts, not in my goodness, not in my works, but in Christ alone.
(773) The Booth Brothers - In Christ Alone (Medley) [Live] - YouTube
