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Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” (John 14:6). I wonder if you’ve ever contemplated just how totally sufficient Jesus is because he is your way, your truth, and your life? I’ve been pointing out some of the names of Jesus we find in Scripture, and I am encouraging you to claim those names for your own needs. I’ve talked about how Jesus is your Advocate, Jesus is God with you, Jesus is your Wonderful Counselor and your Prince of Peace—just some of the many titles and authority given to Jesus.
But when Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life,” he was saying everything you will ever need is found in him. He is your way, your path to God and eternal life. Jesus was again telling his disciples to “follow me.” Peter later wrote:
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
He declared he is the Truth—therefore, he is trustworthy. He can never lie to you or deceive you, and you can totally trust everything he has said and every direction he has given you. He is the Truth that can set you free from your sin, free from fear, free from bondage.
And Jesus is your life. Jesus was telling his disciples about his impending death, and then he claimed to be the source of all life. He said he would lay down his life for the sheep, and then he would rise from the dead to life again. He gave the promise because I live, you also will live (John 14:19).
Wherever you are today—in whatever predicament you find yourself, your need is met in Jesus. Claim his names: he is the way, the truth, and the life. Run to Jesus; call on Jesus; trust Jesus. Everything is always all about Jesus. So, claim his name, his authority, as your own. That is your privilege if you are truly born from above.
