Devotion 12/15, Only Through Christ!

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

This is one of my very favorite verses in all of Scripture. Our world teaches today that any “god” or religion that you are sincere about will, in the end, take you to heaven. Our verse for today puts that false teaching to rest! Jesus Himself says that He is the only way to God, and in return, heaven.

Mankind had a big ailment, we were all born sinners and we needed a Savior to take care of our sin problem. When Jesus came and shed His blood on the cross at Calvary, that blood covers all who place their faith in Christ for the forgiveness of their sins, it is the only payment for sin that God will accept. Those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior can now come into the very presence of God because we are covered by His blood and forgiven before a Holy and righteous God.
(Romans 3:22, 25)
This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.
God presented Him (Jesus) as a sacrifice of atonement through faith in His blood.

The world cannot stand it when they hear that Jesus is the only way to heaven, it is politically incorrect to even say such a thing, isn’t it?! But it is the truth and we who know Christ are to tell those in our lives who are yet unsaved of the saving power of Jesus and His great love and mercy towards them.
(Ephesians 2:8-9)
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works so that no one can boast.

I don’t want to be any more exclusive than Jesus. But I do want to hear his voice. He calls me to find the way to the Father through him. I must also know that others must know him to find their way to the Father, too. How can we not be more passionate about those around us who do not really know Jesus as their Savior, Redeemer, Brother, and Lord?

Holy God and Righteous Father, give me a passion for Jesus and a heart that knows him in word and deed. In the name of Jesus, your mighty Word, I pray. Amen.

Father, I give thanks that you love me so much you sent your only son to die for my sins. I thank you for the empty tomb. My salvation is only through Christ and my faith in Your Word. I ask for strength to share your love with all that may cross my path today, that I am a witness for You and Your kingdom. This I ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.