Weekly Devotional

April 17, 2025

The Message After Devotional:

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the  life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.  

Think of the day you felt more bewildered than any day of your life. Now, imagine the source of this bewilderment being the ascension of the one person you have become dependent upon, specifically your God in the flesh. At this point, maybe if we multiply our context times 10, maybe we can grasp the context of how the disciples felt as Jesus explains his return to the Father. Nonetheless, it is at this point that Jesus speaks words of comfort in the midst of their confusion, specifically to Thomas. First, (He Responded with a Direct Route), “I am the way”. The question is how can we know the way? Let us remember, Thomas as the rest of the disciples have known Him for more than three years at this point. Is it possible that regardless to the longevity of our relationship with the Lord, we have not yet grasped the magnitude of our master? Secondly, the Lord (Revealed a Divine Reality), “the truth and the life”. To so many in this post-modern era, truth is relative, however, Christ reference was to absolute truth. Notice if you will, the definite articles used, He does not say, I am truth, nor I am a truth. He said I am “the truth”. Further, the Lord revealed, “I am the life”. This reveals that He is the source and resource regarding our vitality and victory as living souls. Finally, the author (Released a Declaration of Redemption), “no man cometh unto the Father,  but by me”. Not only was and is this statement true in its original context but it’s true today. Christ is our only option for eternal life. Hence, His disciples then as well as others who would follow until this day are assured that He was, is, and always will be with us. Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, let us understand that our bewilderment is not a sign of abandonment. Until the next time my friends, let us walk in the assurance that the Lord is with us. 

The Prayer: 

Father, we acknowledge your presence, protection, and power in our lives. Given that, we pray that you will continue to be our God and guard as we continue to live under what are at times less than favorable conditions. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

G. L. Sanders
Senior Pastor, Mercy Seat M. B.  Church