Journey: 30 Days to a Close Relationship With God | Day 2
DEVOTIONAL
In John 14, Jesus speaks about his return to heaven after his death on the cross. He told his
disciples he would come back and get them and take them to the place where he would be (aka heaven). Jesus tells his disciples, "You know the way to the place where I am going."
To that, one of Jesus' disciples named Thomas asked Jesus, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?" This is when Jesus responds with, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
When it comes to life's basic needs, knowing where to go, knowing the truth about life, and then
experiencing a satisfying life about sums it up. Jesus is reassuring a concerned group of
disciples about his departure from earth and says what should fill the gap between now on earth
and where you will be one day is himself--Jesus. It's Jesus who shows us the way when we're
lost. It's Jesus who provides truth in the middle of confusion, and it's Jesus who is the real,
satisfying life all of humanity needs!
But, that gap -- the one between "now on earth" and the point when we will be with Jesus
forever can get filled with all kinds of stuff – people, work, entertainment, social media,
challenges, surprises-both good and bad.
Jesus offers himself as the one who fills the gap. He is the one who should meet our ultimate
needs between now and then. How is Jesus filling the gap in your life? Is he the way you go in
life? Is he your truth rather than the world's truth? Is he so involved in your everyday life that you
could say he is your life?
If not, clear your mind and focus on Jesus. The text messages can wait. The calls and emails
don't need to be responded to right now. It's time for you and Jesus to meet. Push all the
distractions aside and set all your thoughts on Jesus. At first, it's hard, but work at it – trust me,
it gets easier!
disciples he would come back and get them and take them to the place where he would be (aka heaven). Jesus tells his disciples, "You know the way to the place where I am going."
To that, one of Jesus' disciples named Thomas asked Jesus, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?" This is when Jesus responds with, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
When it comes to life's basic needs, knowing where to go, knowing the truth about life, and then
experiencing a satisfying life about sums it up. Jesus is reassuring a concerned group of
disciples about his departure from earth and says what should fill the gap between now on earth
and where you will be one day is himself--Jesus. It's Jesus who shows us the way when we're
lost. It's Jesus who provides truth in the middle of confusion, and it's Jesus who is the real,
satisfying life all of humanity needs!
But, that gap -- the one between "now on earth" and the point when we will be with Jesus
forever can get filled with all kinds of stuff – people, work, entertainment, social media,
challenges, surprises-both good and bad.
Jesus offers himself as the one who fills the gap. He is the one who should meet our ultimate
needs between now and then. How is Jesus filling the gap in your life? Is he the way you go in
life? Is he your truth rather than the world's truth? Is he so involved in your everyday life that you
could say he is your life?
If not, clear your mind and focus on Jesus. The text messages can wait. The calls and emails
don't need to be responded to right now. It's time for you and Jesus to meet. Push all the
distractions aside and set all your thoughts on Jesus. At first, it's hard, but work at it – trust me,
it gets easier!
PRAYER
Jesus, today is all about you! I want my life to reflect your goodness and love to those around
me, so right now prepare my heart and mind to hear from you. Give me the spiritual eyes and
ears to learn from you. Thank you in advance for what you're going to show me! In Jesus' name,
amen!
me, so right now prepare my heart and mind to hear from you. Give me the spiritual eyes and
ears to learn from you. Thank you in advance for what you're going to show me! In Jesus' name,
amen!
Scripture
“Do not let your heart be troubled; [a]believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way where I am going.” Thomas *said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?” Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
John 14:1-6
John 14:1-6
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