I know The Way
Sometimes
the most profound wisdom can be stated in the simplest way. One of
our brethren was talking to another brother, one who is older in age
and older in the faith. They were talking about doubts with which we
as believers are plagued throughout our Christian life. Doubt (even
unbelief) is that sin that so easily clings to us, entangles and
hinders us, in the life and walk of faith (Hebrews
12:1).
The only remedy is to run the race of grace with endurance “looking
unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith”
(Hebrews
12:2). We
who know Christ also know that it is by His will, grace, and power
alone, not our own, that we persevere in the faith. In their
conversation, the younger brother asked the older one, “Do you ever
think you are lost, that you are not saved?” The older believer
replied, “Yes, I sometimes in moments of doubt do think such
thoughts, but I always come back to this, I CAN'T BE LOST BECAUSE I
KNOW THE WAY.”
Brethren,
we will be plagued with sins of doubt and unbelief throughout our
life here on earth, but the simple fact is this, IF WE KNOW CHRIST,
WE KNOW THE WAY, AND IF WE KNOW THE WAY, WE CANNOT BE LOST. Christ is
“the
WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE”
(John
14:6)
for His people.
HE is the way of grace, for salvation is all of the sovereign grace
of God in HIM, the God-man/Mediator. He is the way of the cross, for
His blood cleanses us from all sin. He is the way of righteousness,
for His righteousness imputed is our complete justification before
God. He is the way of spiritual life and faith, for believing and
resting in Him and His finished work, we walk in the light of His
glory and truth. Christ is the only way and the sure way of salvation
and final glory. Looking to and following Him, we cannot be lost!
-Gospel report by preacher Bill Parker
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