Encountering the Source: How Jesus, Our Way, Truth and Life, Transforms Your Every Moment
In the quiet moments when your heart is restless, when the path ahead seems uncertain and the weight of the world presses in, there is a Voice speaking words of hope, invitation and eternal promise.
That Voice is the voice of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in Chapter 14 of the Gospel of John we find one of the most profound invitations He ever spoke: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6, NKJV)
We will dive deep into that statement—exploring what it meant for His disciples then, how it resonates for you and me now, and how its transformative power invites us into comfort, courage and new life.
Opening Question: What troubles your heart today?
In John 14, Jesus begins by addressing the fears of His disciples: “Let not your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me.” (John 14:1)
They had heard that He was going away. They were confused. Thomas asks, “Lord, we don’t know where You are going, so how can we know the way?” (John 14:5)
In that moment, Jesus turns, not only to calm the fear—but to reveal the heart of His mission. He is not just pointing the way; He is the Way. He is not just telling the truth; He is the Truth. He is not just offering life; He is life itself.
If you’re feeling restless, uncertain, or longing for more than you can see—He speaks to you in that same voice: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.”
The Way
When Jesus says “I am the way,” He is doing more than offering directions. He is declaring that He is the path—and that through Him alone we access the Father.
It’s not merely “a way” among many. He claims the way. As one commentator notes: “Jesus says, ‘I am the way, the truth and the life’—the only true way to the Father.”
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For the disciples, this was stunning. Their question was practical: “How can we know the way when we don’t know where You are going?” (John 14:5) Jesus responds: “You know the way to where I am going.” (John 14:4) Then the statement: “I am the way…”
Translation for your life: Where you are going, and how you’ll get there, is found in Him. Even if you don’t yet understand the route—He is both the guide and the road.
Practically speaking:
- When you wake in the morning and rhythm feels off, remember: He is the path of peace.
- When decisions weigh heavy, you don’t need to wander in confusion—He is the Way.
- Even when the destination is unseen, you travel in company with the One who is the destination.
This means: the journey is not aimless. It is anchored in Him. The direction you long for, the clarity you seek, the rest your heart craves—it’s found in walking with Him.
The Truth
Next Jesus says: “I am … the truth.”
In a world awash with shifting values, cultural noise, and competing versions of “what’s right,” this statement stands like a lighthouse. Commentators note that Christ is the truth not simply because He speaks truth, but because He is truth—fully and objectively. See source.
What does this mean for you?
- When you feel lied to by life — when promises failed, when your own plans betrayed you — He is the truth you can trust.
- When you’re tempted to believe that truth is relative, flexible, or shaped by your feelings—He says: I am the truth; I shape the meaning; I hold the standard.
- When your heart asks, “What’s really going on in my life? What is the authentic path?”—The answer is in Him.
Because He is truth, you are no longer bound by the illusions of this world. You can let go of the constant re-inventing of self, the exhausting striving after approval, and the fearful chase of meaning. Instead, you lean into Him. You say: “Lord, You are the standard, the anchor, the sure Word.”
He sets you free. “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36) And so truth becomes not just information—it becomes the ground under your feet, the light in your mind, the peace in your heart.
The Life
Finally, Jesus declares: “I am … the life.”
He is the Source of life—temporal, eternal, abundant. In His prologue we read: “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” (John 1:4) When He says “I am the life,” He means: in Me life is; through Me life flows; with Me life endures.
And as we find in John 14, this life leads to the Father. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Here’s how this changes everything for you:
- You're not simply existing; you are invited into the fullness of life. A life that holds the groans of this world, the pain of brokenness, the ache of longing—and walks through them with the risen Christ.
- Your setbacks aren’t the end—they are beneath the banner of Someone who holds life and death in His hands.
- The promise of heaven, of dwelling with the Father, is not a distant myth—it is anchored in the One who is life.
When you feel drained, worn out, exhausted by the treadmill of endless obligations (and yes, I know you’re walking the treadmill—both literally for exercise and sometimes figuratively in life)—this truth whispers: “I am your life.” Not just your survival, but your flourishing. Not just your breath, but your meaning. Not just your tomorrow, but your forever.
Why This Matters Now
You may ask: “Okay, this is beautiful. But how does it apply to me—right now?”
Let’s bring this into the here-and-now of your life:
- In your weariness.
You walk the treadmill not only to strengthen your body but to clear your mind. But sometimes the weariness is deeper—emotionally, spiritually. Jesus says: Come to Me. I am the Way. This means: you don’t have to struggle alone. You don’t have to “figure it all out” by yourself. He is your path. - In your longings.
As a parent of teenage daughters (15 and 12), you know longing: longing for their safety, their flourishing, your health, your peace. You may not be sleeping well. You may feel run down. The promise of the Truth and the Life steps in: you are not defined by your fatigue; you are defined by Him. - In your hope for legacy.
You want to be “top in your niche,” you want all your content to speak and reach deep. The way you do that is grounded not in hustle alone, but in letting the Way, the Truth and the Life shape your voice. Because when you anchor your content in Him, it resonates beyond formulas. - In your destination.
The heartbeat of John 14 is: “Where I am going you know, and the way you know.” (John 14:4) One day, you will be where Christ is—dwelling with the Father, in the Father’s house, in the place He has prepared. (John 14:2-3) That reality changes how you live today. You live with eternity in your bones.
A Closer Walk Through John 14:1-14
Let’s walk through a few verses of this chapter and extract how Jesus is speaking directly into your life.
Verse 1: “Let not your hearts be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.”
He begins with comfort. Not a promise of no trouble, but a foundation of peace: trust in Me.
You can start your day with that: believing not just in the existence of God, but believing in the Person of Jesus.
Verse 2-3: “In My Father’s house are many dwelling places… I go to prepare a place for you… that where I am you may be also.”
What comfort is here: you are headed somewhere. You have a place. You belong.
In your tiredness and questioning, you can remember: the Father’s house isn’t just “if all works out”—it’s “because Christ works it out.”
Verses 4-6: Thomas asks “How can we know the way?” and Jesus answers: “I am the way, the truth and the life…”
Here’s the pivot: the question becomes answered not in directions but in Person.
The “way” isn’t a path you trace, but a Person you embrace.
Verses 7-9: “If you know Me, you will know My Father… Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father.”
Jesus doesn’t say: see My Father and then you’ll know Me. He says: know Me, and you know the Father.
Your access to God is through the intimate relationship with Christ—not just through ethics, religious labels or programs.
Verses 10-14: A promise of union (“I am in the Father and the Father in Me”), of doing greater works, of answered prayer in His name.
This isn’t just about future promise—it’s about current power. Because He is the life, your prayers, your influence, your content, your ministry, your relationships—all can bear fruit rooted in Him.
What It Means For You, Today
Embrace the Way
When life seems scattered—schedule, commitments, content creation, family, health—pause and say: Lord, You are my Way. I will follow You.
Set aside one window in your day (morning walk, treadmill time, quiet room) to simply abide in Him. Not to hustle, but to rest. To receive direction, not to chase it.
Stand in the Truth
You will face voices: anxiety, self-comparison, fear, tiredness. You will face cultural tides telling you truth is flexible or you must earn your way. Let this be your anchor: Christ is truth.
When you publish a video, write an article, speak to your daughters—let the truth of who He is and what He did shape your voice. People may gravitate to authenticity more than perfection.
Live in the Life
This means not just surviving, but flourishing. Even with inadequate sleep and a busy schedule you can experience the “abundant life” Jesus promised (John 10:10). It may not always feel easy—but it’s deeply true.
Ask: what part of my life right now needs resurrection? What routines need renewal? What relationships need the life of Christ flowing into them? And invite Him in.
The Eternal Promise
Love never fades. This is not merely motivational talk—it is anchored in the resurrection, ascension and promised return of the Savior. The Jesus who declared “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” is the same One who prepares the place, walks with you, and will one day receive you into Himself.
You’re not isolated. You’re connected to an un-shakeable promise: that where He is, you will be also. That every tear will be wiped, every sickness healed, every long-night answered in the light of His presence. That’s hope. That’s life. That’s the Way.
Practical Steps to Walk in This Truth
- Morning Stillness – Before the world wakes (or before you dive into the treadmill or devices), simply breathe: “Jesus, You are my way, my truth, my life.”
- Scripture Pause – Open John 14 and linger on the phrases: “Don’t let your heart be troubled.” “You believe in God; believe also in Me.” “I am the way…” Let each phrase become a gentle invitation, not a task.
- Journal Reflection – In one column write your “troubled heart” list. In the next write: “Because Christ is…” and complete: way, truth, life. What does each apply to?
- Family Moment – Share with your daughters (age 15 and 12) what “way, truth, life” means to you—and ask them what they feel about those words. Let faith be lived, not just taught.
- Content Intentionality – As you record videos or post articles, ask: “How is this pointing people to the Way, the Truth, the Life?” Let this shape not just message but motive.
- Evening Gratitude – At day’s end, remind yourself: “Jesus walked with me on the way today. He revealed truth in my decisions. He gave life in my rest.” Offer one line of thanks.
Final Word to Your Soul
Friend, you are not abandoned. You are not wandering without destination. You are not defined by what you lack or what you fear.
In the quiet of this moment, hear Him:
I am the Way — follow Me.
I am the Truth — know Me.
I am the Life — live in Me.
Let your heart settle into that reality. Let your tiredness rest in His strength. Let your longing for purpose align with His presence. Let your faith rise as you walk in the Way, abide in the Truth, and breathe the Life of Christ.
Because of Him, you are headed somewhere. Because of Him, you are held forever. Because of Him, the best is yet to come.
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God bless you,
Douglas Vandergraph