Day 14

John 14:6

‘Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

One of the reasons people struggle to treat Jesus as the only way is because of the cultural moment we live in. In a postmodern world, truth is often seen as relative. What feels true to one person may feel different to another. This way of thinking shows up most clearly in conversations about morality, values, and meaning. The idea that there could be one true way runs directly against the cultural current.

When Christians say that Jesus is the way, not one option among many, it can feel uncomfortable. It pushes against the belief that all paths are equally valid. It challenges the idea that truth is something we define for ourselves. And because of that tension, it can feel easier to treat Jesus as part of our belief system rather than the path we actually follow.

But Jesus does not present Himself as a suggestion. He presents Himself as the way. Not simply the way to believe, but the way to live. Trusting Jesus as the way means more than agreeing with a statement. It means allowing Him to shape our decisions, priorities, and direction.

One of the ways I am able to notice when Jesus is truly at work in my life is when I begin to see my flesh denied and His priorities increasingly aligned with the way I live. There is a constant tension between the flesh and the Spirit. And when I see the Spirit winning again and again, it reassures me that I am walking closely with Jesus.

Those actions do not earn salvation. They do not produce the Spirit. But they do provide evidence. They reveal the fruit of the Spirit at work. When trust in Jesus moves beyond belief and into obedience, life begins to take shape around Him.

Jesus as the way means we do not just ask what feels right, but what honors Him. We do not simply follow preference or convenience, but His voice. In a world full of options, Jesus offers direction. In a culture full of opinions, He offers truth. And in a life full of striving, He offers real life.

As you continue this season of prayer and fasting, consider what it looks like to follow Jesus not only in what you believe, but in how you live. Trust Him not just as the truth you affirm, but as the way you walk.

Prayer

Jesus, thank You for being the way, the truth, and the life. Help us trust You fully, not only in belief but in obedience. As we continue these days of prayer and fasting, align our lives with Your priorities and allow Your Spirit to bear fruit in us. We want to walk closely with You. Amen.