The Salvation Found in No One Else

"Jesus alone can offer eternal life because He is the only one who lived a sinless life and provided the perfect sacrifice for our sins by His death on the cross."  - Billy Graham

Christ truly gives the best comfort simply by telling about Himself. In the opening verse of John 14, Jesus tells his disciples "Do not let your hearts be troubled..." This verse seems to say to any who may have doubts, "Do not let your mind be troubled..."

These seven comforting words provide a sense of relief from any confusion as to what Christ promises the bewildered soul. Heaven can often appear distant and unknown, but if He who paved the road guides us there, we needn't worry about losing our way.

We have no desire to see too far ahead, only far enough to recognize Him and follow his footsteps. Christ does not fully disclose everything about God and heaven to us all at once. Why? We could not process it all at the present (Isaiah 55:8-9). 

Instead, Christ gives us Himself, and in that gift everything is secured. Look at it this way, if you are the owner of many mines you will never lack treasure. If you own a fountain you will have a daily supply of water (John 10:10).

Our peace lies not in the amount of our belief, but rather, in the how well we do believe. If our faith in Him is steady and resolute, He will return it with knowledge. The way to break free from doubts is the think about Christ (Psalm 119:142).

What we require is not explanation, but confidence. Sometimes we don't know what to believe in, but we always know whom we have believed. Religion isn't a theory, nor is it a doctrine. It is the coming of a person to a person, by a person.

In John 14:6, Jesus declares quite clearly that only He is the way to heaven; and that He doesn't just show the way; He is the way. And those who follow Him, even through darkness, will assuredly reach the Father (John 8:12).

Scripture: Proverbs 12:28; Isaiah 30:21; Matthew 11:27; Ephesians 2:18; John 11:25

Prayer: Dear Lord, lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Amen.  - Psalm 25:5 (ESV) 

Grace and blessings,

LeeAnne