I am the way, and the truth, and the life…

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”  John 14 6-7

A verse heard and read often, but have we really heard it?

In our present day society, there are many pressures to compromise on this.  We try to be “politically correct” in all aspects of our lives, but this is one area where there can be no compromise!

If we believe the Gospel and we believe the Bible is the true word of God, then this is the answer!  If we have given ourselves to Jesus because we believe, we have seen the face of God!  Isn’t that awesome?

Ron Hutchcraft had a great message about a week ago where he explored this and I want to share some of his points with you.

In 2 Corinthians 13:5. there is a warning for us:  Listen carefully, “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you – unless, of course, you fail the test?”

And more importantly do we want to take the chance that Jesus will answer us like this exchange from Matthew 7:21-23.  “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven…Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you'”

I love this quote from Ron – Those are some of the most chilling words in the Bible, “You knew all about Me, but I never knew you.”  A very scary thought and one I don’t want to hear on judgement day!

I know this is a divisive subject, but as I have stated at the inception of my blog, these are my writings on my spiritual journey and I am sharing them with all.  I don’t ever claim to be the authority, but I do base my beliefs totally on what I receive from the Bible.

I truly believe that the way to God and the way to heaven is in a TOTAL UNEQUIVOCAL belief in Jesus Christ.  I believe that He shed His blood on the cross as total payment for my sins, past, present and future. I have given myself wholly to His will for me.

With this said, and not trying to insult anyone but sticking to my belief, unless you have given yourself to Christ and you truly believe that He died for your sins, you will not be saved on the day of judgement! Period.

Those who believe that there is a “higher power”, Buddha, Hindu, and yes Muslim also, and who do not believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, I’m afraid are going to be left behind. Don’t take this the wrong way, I’m not saying there are not good people who believe other than Christ, there are.  And I’m also not saying that there are not some very bad “professed” Christians out there.

What I am saying is that, as said in scripture, “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life,” John 3:36

I also heard another great point this week, I don’t recall a name to give credit, but still it is a good statement.

For someone on the fence arguing the point of believing, I would argue this…Being a believer is a no-lose position!  For if you believe in Christ, and, He is who He says He is, what a great thing!  Everything He taught us is going to happen.  And on the flip side of it, if He isn’t then you’re in the same position you started in and have lost nothing.

This week’s post was a challenging one, but one I felt driven by the Holy Spirit to post.  My faith will not waiver, my trust will not waiver…….there is nothing Satan or anyone can do to me to make me waiver in my love, trust, faith in my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

I wish you the peace, love, joy and contentment that can be found in a commitment to Christ.  May He come to your heart and my you surrender yourself to His plan for your life.  I assure you it will be a journey better than your wildest imagination!

May this week bring you the peace and the love of Jesus Christ!