March 16 – LD 11, Day 5: The One Way to the Joy of the Father

John 14:6b “I am the way, the truth, and the life:”

Every other way and every other voice in this world leads to death. 

The devil and the wicked world are seeking to draw us down the path that leads to destruction.  The way of the devil and the way of Jesus Christ stand in sharp antithesis of one another.  This sharp distinction will be seen most fully during the time of the antichrist.  He will not permit anyone to be honored except himself.  He will insist that he is the only way to prosperity, happiness and salvation.  The antichrist will try to force us to submit to him with violence, boycotts, imprisonment, and terrible persecution. 

Jesus Christ comes simply to us with a clear command- “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)  By the power of His Spirit in our hearts, we respond by faith and we come to Him who alone is able to lift our burdens and give us peace.  The fact that we believe Jesus to be the only way of salvation must be evident in our lives.  Today, you must be a witness of the power of Jesus Christ by living your life in quiet submission to Him.  He ordains all things.  He is working all things for good to those who love Him. 

We do not merely confess that Jesus is Savior, but we show by our walk who we are!  We are followers of Jesus!  Let people see what Jesus has done for you and how important He is to you.  Show that you are a different person and that with Jesus, salvation is certain and the joy is eternal.