God Is the TruthSample

### Who Am I? Confused: ALTHOUGH THE DISCIPLES GREW UP in a different time, they were swimming in a sea of propaganda and countless mixed messages just like we are today. There are a million different voices trying to tell us what the truth is, and the common message we end up hearing is “ Whatever the truth is to you, that’s the ultimate truth. ” How do we know which voice is right? Imagine how confused the disciples must have been when they heard that Jesus was going away (John 13). They were probably asking, “ Jesus, why are You leaving us alone in this painful and crazy world?” and “I thought we were supposed to follow You . . . but now You’re leaving us? ” They must have felt abandoned. And Thomas said what a lot of us would have been thinking: “ Lord, we have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way? ” (John 14:5). Jesus knows our hearts can get incredibly confused. In this scene, He shows real care and guidance for His disciples. First, He reassures them: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me” (John 14:1). Second, He gives them hope of His return: “When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am”(John 14:3). Third, He gives them instructions based on His divine identity: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). God gives our confused, troubled minds the answer we’re looking for: Himself . His words are true, and He has not left us without the guidance of His Word and His promise to return for those who believe in Him.