Daily Devotional

By referring to Himself as the way, the truth, and the life, Jesus is telling us that He is not just a shepherd who guides us along the right path, but also the very road we are to follow. Jesus wants us to understand that He is not simply a shepherd who answers our questions; He is the very answer to all that bothers us. Jesus is teaching us today that He is not just a shepherd who protects us from danger, He is also the very life that sustains our existence.

Paul and Barnabas spoke first to the Jews, but the Jews reviled them and contradicted everything they said. Meanwhile, the Gentiles gladly accepted the message and glorified God, and many believed. God’s will must be done, and His plans must come to pass. If we also behave like the Jews, God will work with others who are willing.

How Do We Turn Off The Worry-Machine in Us? Jesus answers: “Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms.” In other words, the cure for constant worry is faith in God. Remember that the book of Hebrews defines faith as “the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). To have faith is to be assured of God’s protection even when all you see with your eyes is danger.