“The Way Through the Waiting”
Scripture: John 14:1–14
In the wake of betrayal, denial, and growing fear among His disciples, Jesus begins John 14 with a calming and commanding word: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” This message, shared in the Upper Room on the night of His arrest, addresses the deep turmoil His disciples were feeling—betrayal by a close friend, Peter’s coming denial, Satan’s activity among them, and the weight of Jesus’ impending departure.
Pastor Nathan highlighted how Jesus, though personally troubled in His own spirit (John 12:27, 13:21), still turns to strengthen the hearts of His disciples. He speaks peace before the storm breaks, quieting the room with a call to trust: “Believe in God, believe also in Me.”
Jesus goes on to explain that He is preparing a place—a home in His Father’s house—and promises to return for His bride. This imagery connects beautifully with ancient Jewish betrothal traditions: a covenant was made, a cup of wine was shared, and the groom would go to prepare a place for his bride, returning unexpectedly to bring her home. Jesus is saying: “You’re not being abandoned. You’re being prepared for.”
The heart of the sermon comes to life in verse 6, as Jesus makes one of the most definitive statements in all of Scripture:
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Jesus is not just a guide—He is the way. He is not just honest—He is truth itself. He is not just alive—He is life. This exclusive claim was contrasted with other worldviews, emphasizing that while many religions point to a path, only Jesus is the path.
The message concludes with a powerful invitation: not only can we trust Jesus for eternity, but we are called to do “greater works” in His name now. Through prayer, faith, and alignment with the Father’s heart, our lives can glorify God just as Jesus did.
