Learning to See: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, a meditation on John 14:1-6.

Welcome back to our series, Learning to See, where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself. We are using a favorite prayer method - Lectio Divina, a Latin phrase that translates as “Divine Reading” but simply means a close reading of a passage of scripture.

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“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. -John 14:1-6, NIV

SoulWork Homework

• This week, sit with Jesus as your Way, the Truth, and the Life.
• Think of how Jesus has been all three of those things for you.
• Write your own 4-line psalm of praise thanking Jesus for being all that you need.
• Send your praise up to the Lord throughout the week.

Blessing for the Week

May you always live with the knowledge that Jesus is the Way of Holiness. May you continue to grow in gratitude for Jesus as your Way, Truth, and Life. May your hopes for tomorrow be permeated by Jesus’ unwavering love for you. May you always live with the reality that Christ’s presence is just one breath away. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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