He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life

"I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me."  -Jesus Christ

Famous British writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, said: "There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact."  He was correct in that respect. There's probably nothing more difficult to talk about than the "truth."

Our belief as Christians is based on the "Truth" (John 16:13). There are two camps when it comes to Jesus Christ. Those who believe in Christ (the Truth), and those who don't believe. Yes, there are some who proclaim they are on the fence, but either you believe, or you don't. Fence-sitters can't have it both ways.

Belief in the truth can be tricky because it goes against what our physical minds perceive. We want proof. Some say, "Show me the truth." In other words, I want to see it and be able to touch it (John 20:29). Sadly, we have even been hurt by the truth at one time or another. Truth is neither always easy, nor is it always pleasant.

As believers in Jesus Christ, we believe in what he did for us, and why. In this case, we believe in the Truth, we believe in Him. Unbelievers, too, are presented the same information as believers. They just make the choice not to believe. Taking this basic, and I stress basic, information let's expand on it a little further.

We all will have to face God for judgement at some point; both the believer and unbeliever, alike. Surely, a life of unbelief will not go down very well in front of the Almighty Father. What can you say as an unbeliever other than, "I didn't believe in You."

At that time, however, it will be too late to do anything about your belief. Once this life is over, there can be no changing of the mind, give-zees-back-zees; or do-overs. This is the chance that the unbeliever takes. Is there eternal life, or not?

If the unbeliever is right, and there is none, then we all suffer the same fate. On the other hand, the believer, having placed his faith in Christ, will have a shot at eternal life with God in His heavenly home (1 John 2:20-25). For the unbeliever, not so much.

The decision to believe in the Truth can only be made here and now. After we die, that option dies with us. Death is final. Thus, no amount of praying, wishing or hoping will help a person gain the salvation he rejected in life (Revelation 20:14-15). Now, who has more to lose?

God said that He was the God of the living and not the dead (Matthew 22:32; Mark 12:27; Luke 20:38). Those who live in Him and with Him are assured eternal life (Psalm 6:5; Isaiah 38:18; Psalm 115:17). For those who are spiritually dead, or indifferent there will be no such reward.

All living things die at some point; including ourselves. While we live in the physical sense, we are able to make some adjustments that can affect our future. Once we pass on, this comes to an abrupt end. It is no longer an option, or possibility. An eternity is a long time to contemplate the wrong choice.

Scripture: John 14:6; Ephesians 6:14; John 1:17; John 1:14; Colossians 1:5-6

Prayer: Dear Jesus, lead me in your truth and enlighten me, You are the God of my salvation, and  all that is good, right, and true. Help me to always live and love in acts of kindness and truth. Amen

Have a blessed Monday!

Hailey