Isn't it something...that we have to search for truth...that we have to make it a complicated, scientific, amazingly sophisticated process...when it exists right before our very eyes. God gives us many examples of His truth in the springtime when we see life come from barren trees and brown ground. Suddenly as if overnight, daffodils poke their green fragile little stems from the ground and blossom into beautiful flowers. The tulip returns from hibernation within it's underground bulb to grow into a bright new flower. The red-buds gleam of purple flowers, the sap finds it's way back up and into the tree, working it's way into every branch, bringing nourishment and new life to each arm of the tree. Evergreens glow with lime-green newness. Birds echo their shrill mating calls. The Red-breasted Robin finds its way back to the same tree to begin the process of building a nest. The sun moves gently into the northern hemisphere warming us and bringing us the April showers. New shows are created for us daily in the sunrise in the east to the glorious sunsets in the west. Turkeys begin their mating rituals, deer gather together, does deliver their fawns, horses give birth to their foals, cows bear their calves and all the animals emerge from their winter dens, nests and burrows to take on the task of life.
Even humans like spring...we cultivate our lawns, plant our gardens, make wedding plans, take to the outdoors more, go hunting morel mushrooms, play golf, enjoy outdoor sports, etc. We feel like there is a newness of life even within ourselves. Did we conjure that up or did it come from deep within our God-created souls? We see the evidence of God all around us, but many times we fail to recognize it and embrace it. We take it for granted.
Jesus in the passage above is trying to calm the disciples. He has just reprimanded Peter and told him that after His death he (Peter) would deny Him 3 times before the cock crows. He is telling the disciples that He is going ahead of them to prepare a place for them, so that when the time comes that they may be there with him also. He then states the truth of all scripture...He states that HE (Jesus, God incarnate) is the way...(not a way) but the way, and the truth, and the life and that no one can come to the Father unless he comes through Jesus! WOW! Why is this so hard for so many to believe? There is ONE way...Jesus to get to the Father. No other religion has this type of way to God. Jesus comes to us, speaks to our hearts, convicts us of our sin (unrighteousness) and calls us to be His followers. When we accept that calling we are ushered into the realm of TRUTH! His Truth! We are ushered into immediate eternal life...our eternity in heaven has begun. We are not there yet but we are now on the journey toward an eternity spent with the most Holy God the creator of the Universe.
We see the evidence of God's truth in the change of seasons...Jesus tells us He is the Way and the Truth that leads us to Life! Are we following Him...are we on the right course...are we reading the map or have
you lost your way...don't know where to turn...feel lost...then turn to God. Pray right now to Jesus...let Him know that you want to live for Him...you want to have His forgiveness....you confess your shortcomings and sinful nature...give it all to Him now! Experience the Truth and real Life!
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