Stephanie and I have moved 8 times in 9 years of marriage, some of these moves have been down the road or across town, and some have been much longer. When entering a new town, state or even neighborhood, I have a habit of using my GPS for everything. I have learned that I rely heavily on the direction and guidance that GPS gives me in a new situation.
There are many situations in our life that feel new, unknown, scary, and more. Jesus is acknowledging that he knows this. He is acknowledging that we have more questions than answers at times. Jesus doesn’t just say “go here” or “go there”. He says “I am”. Jesus is the way, truth and life. This means that when we are wondering where to go or where to turn in the realness of life, we have the example and life of Jesus to look to.
Jesus goes with us on the journey of life. Jesus lived a life that served others, that talked to those who society wouldn’t talk to, that loved those who society said not to love. Let us go through this journey of life looking to Jesus and serving as Jesus did. And when (not if) it gets hard, turn to the one who gives life, offers the way to go and shows us the truth of our calling as followers of Jesus.
“Jesus, sometimes I get lost, sometimes I am not sure where to go. Help me to look to you, help me to trust that you are indeed the way, truth and life. Amen.”
Jay Kiel
