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Jesus Is the Way the Truth and the Life

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AMY TURNER

Jesus is described in many ways throughout the Bible. He is known as Christ, Lord, Saviour, the Son of God, and the Son of Man. He is also called the Alpha and Omega, meaning the beginning and the end. Other names include the son of David, the great king, the lamb of God, and the lion from the tribe of Judah. These titles reflect different parts of who he is and what he came to do.

In the Gospel of John, Jesus makes seven statements that begin with “I am,” where he reveals more about himself. One important statement is found in John 14:6, where Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Jesus does not just show the way to God. He is the way.

Through Jesus, people can know the truth and receive life that never ends.

And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.”

Acts 4:12

God’s Perfect Wisdom in Every Circumstance

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FLOYD ROGERS

God’s wisdom has no limits. In every situation, He understands what is truly best for each of us. Because God loves His people and always acts in ways that are right, He must also have perfect wisdom to know what that is at all times.

Unlike people, God never needs advice or a group to help Him make decisions. He does not seek counsel from angels or hold meetings to figure out what to do. Every decision comes from His flawless, endless wisdom. There is no uncertainty with God. He knows what should happen in every moment and situation.

Even when life feels uncertain, believers can be sure that God’s choices are made through perfect understanding.

Oh, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!

Romans 11:33

The Quiet Power of Prayer in Guiding God’s Work

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AMY TURNER

Prayer holds a greater power than many people realise. In the early days of the Christian church, the first organised missionary effort did not come from lengthy planning sessions or appeals for donations. While these activities have their place, it was prayer and worship that led the way.

According to Acts 13:2-3, as believers gathered to worship and fast, the Holy Spirit directed them to set apart Barnabas and Saul for a special mission. Only after more prayer and fasting did they lay hands on these men and send them on their way. This moment gives us a clear example of how prayer guided important decisions in the early church.

Do you pray before making important decisions?

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. A prayer of a righteous person, when it is brought about, can accomplish much.

James 5:16

Living in the Blessings of God’s Love

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JEFF TURNER

Romans 8 assures Christians that nothing can ever separate them from the love of God, a truth that brings great comfort. However, Jude 21 tells believers to “keep yourselves in the love of God,” which may seem to present a conflict. These passages, though, address different aspects of the Christian life.

Romans 8 speaks about the security of salvation. Once a person is saved, nothing can remove them from God’s love. Jude, on the other hand, is speaking to those who are already secure in Christ. He is urging believers to remain in a place where they can experience the blessings that come through living faithfully. Jude even encourages them to “build yourselves up in your most holy faith” Jude 20 points to growing in biblical truth and obedience.

The call is not about earning salvation but about living in a way that allows the love of God to be fully experienced.

If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

John 15:10

The Cross as the Lasting Proof of God’s Love

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FLOYD ROGERS

The depth of God’s love was made clear when He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for humanity’s sins. No request a person makes in prayer, no matter how important it seems, will ever require a greater act of love than what God has already shown through the sacrifice at Calvary. The offering of Jesus was a selfless and unmatched gift, showing the extent of God’s care for people.

Since God has already given His greatest gift, every other blessing or need we bring to Him is smaller in comparison. This truth makes it difficult to doubt His love. When faced with uncertainty about God’s care or goodness, one need only reflect on the cross to see undeniable evidence of His love.

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.

John 3:16