Campbell River, British Columbia
I enjoyed my visit to the city of Campbell River on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Over halfway up the island from Victoria, it is known for its salmon fishing and its boating as evidenced by this harbor.
Off in the distance is a boat entering the harbor. There is only one way in and one way out of the harbor.
"Jesus replied, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" John 14:6 New English Translation
Jesus' claim is both comforting and troubling. In our humanness we'd like to think that Jesus is one of many ways to the Father, not the only way. However, the claim of the cross is exclusive or the cross loses its power.
In reality Jesus' words are comforting. He is our way. He is our truth. He is our life. And through this Jesus we have access to the Father.
Today you and I have access to the Father. Tomorrow we will have access to the Father. Why? Because Jesus is our one and only way.
Off in the distance is a boat entering the harbor. There is only one way in and one way out of the harbor.
"Jesus replied, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" John 14:6 New English Translation
Jesus' claim is both comforting and troubling. In our humanness we'd like to think that Jesus is one of many ways to the Father, not the only way. However, the claim of the cross is exclusive or the cross loses its power.
In reality Jesus' words are comforting. He is our way. He is our truth. He is our life. And through this Jesus we have access to the Father.
Today you and I have access to the Father. Tomorrow we will have access to the Father. Why? Because Jesus is our one and only way.
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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-2014 Douglas
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