Day 34: Drawing Us Back to the Father
John 14:6
There are few things as reassuring as knowing you have a safe place to call home. In John 14, Jesus promised His disciples that He was preparing a heavenly home for them. This home would be a place where they would find true rest in the presence of their Father. But Thomas had doubts about this new home. Where was it located? How would the disciples get there? It was against this backdrop that we read Jesus’ powerful words in John 14:6. Not only would He show them how to get there, He, Himself, was the actual way there.
As we consider the theme of Christ and His Mission, we must remember the scope of John’s statement. John 14:6 is often used to guide people toward the exclusive nature of Jesus’ offering of salvation. However, Jesus did not speak these words to the unbelieving masses, but instead to His inquiring disciples. Amid the trials and tribulations that come with the grind of ministry, Jesus reminded them that the rest and peace that their hearts longed for could only come through Him.
If you are wearied by the weight of God’s assignment, remember Jesus’ words. To experience the joy and peace that comes in the presence of the Father, you must go through Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life. He has prepared a place of promised rest for you—one that can be experienced both now and in your future home in glory.
Reflection Prayer
Heavenly Father,
When I am wearied by the weight of the world’s problems, please remind me that Jesus is the way into Your peaceful presence. As I combat the confusion that clouds the hearts of the lost, please remind me that Jesus is the truth that sets man’s heart free. And as I am sapped by the demands of carrying the gospel to the ends of the Earth, please remind me that Jesus is the life that brings renewal to my soul. How I long for the peace and rest that comes through the presence of Christ! Amen.
Week 5: Christ and His Mission
Matthew 28:19-20
As we focus on the life of Christ, this week’s theme is Christ and His Mission. The primary mission of Jesus was to save humankind from sin and eternal condemnation by offering Himself as the atoning sacrifice. As part of His mission, He extended His sacrifice to include reconciliation, drawing people back to the Father, transforming them into the likeness of His Son and revealing the hope of glory. A significant aspect of His mission is that He invites His disciples and believers to partner with Him in carrying out His work in the world, providing opportunities for unreached individuals to hear the good news. Jesus, our King and Leader of His mission, sends people to mobilize, proclaim, and live out the gospel worldwide. We are grateful that God has given The Christian and Missionary Alliance the desire and passion to send workers across the globe to spread the gospel to many unreached people groups.
Reflection Questions
Do you actively share the gospel? How often do you feel the urge to share?
What is your biggest challenge in sharing the gospel?
How will you overcome the barriers to sharing the gospel?
