John 14:1-14
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where [I] am going you know the way.” Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said to him, “Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father who dwells in me is doing his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else, believe because of the works themselves. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father. And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.
Grace Prayed For
The grace of peace and trust: To overcome anxiety and worry, and to place your faith more fully in Jesus, especially during uncertain times.
“Finding Peace in the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
In these verses, Jesus offers his disciples—and us—a profound message of comfort and assurance as He prepares to leave them. He speaks of a heavenly home with many dwelling places, promising to return and take us there to be with Him. Yet, amidst these comforting words, the disciples grapple with uncertainty and a longing for tangible proof. Jesus responds not with a grand display, but with a simple yet transformative declaration: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Key Points for Reflection:
- Finding Peace in Uncertain Times: Jesus’ opening words, “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” speak directly to the anxieties and fears we often experience. He invites us to place our faith in Him, even when the future seems uncertain.
- The Promise of Eternal Dwelling: Jesus assures us that He is preparing a place for us in His Father’s house. This promise offers hope and comfort, reminding us that our earthly journey is not the end.
- Knowing the Way: The disciples’ confusion about the way reflects our own human desire for clear directions and tangible proof. Jesus’ response reveals that He Himself is the way—the path to salvation and eternal life.
- Seeing the Father in the Son: Philip’s request to see the Father highlights our yearning for a direct experience of God. Jesus reveals that He perfectly reflects the Father’s nature and character. To know Jesus is to know the Father.
- The Power of Belief and Prayer: Jesus assures us that those who believe in Him will do even greater works than He did, and that He will answer our prayers in His name. This promise empowers us to live boldly and confidently, trusting in His presence and power.
Questions for Personal Reflection:
- In what areas of your life do you need to let go of worry and anxiety, and place your trust more fully in Jesus?
- How does the promise of a heavenly home bring you comfort and hope in your earthly journey?
- In what ways are you seeking to know Jesus more deeply as the way, the truth, and the life?
- How can you reflect the Father’s love and character to others, as Jesus did?
- What specific requests can you bring to Jesus in prayer, trusting in His promise to answer in His name?
Closing Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for the peace and assurance You offer in the midst of life’s uncertainties. Help us to trust in Your promise of a heavenly home and to follow You as the way, the truth, and the life. May we see the Father’s love reflected in You and live boldly in the power of Your name. Amen.
Growing in Intimacy with Jesus
Experiencing His Comfort and Peace: Jesus’ invitation to not let your hearts be troubled creates a space for intimate connection. He acknowledges the anxieties and fears that can plague us, and He offers His peace as an antidote. By leaning into His comforting presence, you can find solace and build a closer relationship with Him.
Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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