John 14:2-6
New International Version (NIV)
2 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? 3 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. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
I find this passage interesting it can take on so many different meanings depending on the situation and the person. I however through these words and prayer have found that what is being revealed is that we can only make that journey to His house through his Son Jesus Christ.
Some believe that by being baptized we have come to Him and we have a promise of eternal life. Others believe that by being baptized and attending church every week, singing loudly from the hymnal they will find their way to the everlasting promise
In these words I find both these statements to be true but there is one aspect that is missing, a personal relationship with the Jesus Christ. A relationship built through constant conversation with Him. Daily time devoted to Him for prayer, praise and conversation.
Stop and think about this for a moment. We each have at least 1 person with whom we talk to daily, sometimes multiple times in a day, updating them on life, the good, the bad and the mundane and getting updates on them and their family as well. We may call them a friend, spouse or parent, really it doesn’t matter, the point is you go out of your way to make time to continue and build this relationship.
So why is it any different with our Savior, Jesus Christ? We need to make time to have a conversation with Him every day not only to update Him about what’s going on in our lives but also to praise Him for all He has done. We also need to take some time to listen for His answers and guidance.
Make a plan to build your relationship with Him. It can be as simple as turning off the radio on the way to work and having a short chat with Him. Start simple and short, say 5 minutes. Before you know it, you’ll fill the commute and will be turning to Him throughout your day.
I started with “Father thank you for all that you’ve done and all that you’ve given me. Father I ask for forgiveness for not always following your Son’s words. Help me today to be a light for You.” I’d repeat it a couple of times, after a few days I found I was adding concerns, prayers for friends and family. Now my morning commute is spent with an old and trustworthy friend. Find time today to reconnect with Him and you too will find your way through Him.