Faith Words: The Way
We've been talking a lot lately about what really matters. While we may differ with each other on some of what matters to us, one thing I hope we can all agree that Christ Jesus is the way to God.
We just back from a wonderful trip to one of our favorite places: Virginia. Before we went, we planned our trip. We selected places to visit while we were to be there, what we wanted to see at those places,and how to get to those places. While we were there, we tried to stick to our plans but sometimes circumstances changed and we had to deviate from our original plan and wing it. More than once, we got lost. Now getting lost is a relative term. We knew where we were but we didn't quite know how to get to where we wanted to go. So we had to stop once in a while and re-evaluate our location and our route to our intended destination.
It seems to me that's how it is in life sometimes. We start off with a planned route and destination but a wrong turn or missed turn or unplanned detour can take us far away from where we intended to go. So we need to stop once in a while and re-evaluate. We need to look at where we are and how we got there. Then we need to look at where we want to go and how to get there. Are we still on the correct route? How do we know?
Well, if Jesus Christ is the way, maybe we need to study Him and get to know Him better. Maybe we need to stop once in a while and make sure we're still on the path He wants us to take. Maybe we need to stop and ask Him for directions. After all, He is the Way.
Patrice
John 14:6 (NIV)
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
We just back from a wonderful trip to one of our favorite places: Virginia. Before we went, we planned our trip. We selected places to visit while we were to be there, what we wanted to see at those places,and how to get to those places. While we were there, we tried to stick to our plans but sometimes circumstances changed and we had to deviate from our original plan and wing it. More than once, we got lost. Now getting lost is a relative term. We knew where we were but we didn't quite know how to get to where we wanted to go. So we had to stop once in a while and re-evaluate our location and our route to our intended destination.
It seems to me that's how it is in life sometimes. We start off with a planned route and destination but a wrong turn or missed turn or unplanned detour can take us far away from where we intended to go. So we need to stop once in a while and re-evaluate. We need to look at where we are and how we got there. Then we need to look at where we want to go and how to get there. Are we still on the correct route? How do we know?
Well, if Jesus Christ is the way, maybe we need to study Him and get to know Him better. Maybe we need to stop once in a while and make sure we're still on the path He wants us to take. Maybe we need to stop and ask Him for directions. After all, He is the Way.
Patrice
John 14:6 (NIV)
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Comments
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.
....as thy days so shall your strength be.
I have put my hope in your word. (Psalm 119:114 NIV)
Proverbs 15:1 NIV
The Lord himself goes before you and
will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.