Connect John 14:5 to Proverbs 3:5-6 about trusting God's direction. Thomas’s Honest Question “Thomas said to Him, ‘Lord, we do not know where You are going; so how can we know the way?’” (John 14:5) • Thomas voices the very uncertainty we often feel: “Where is all this heading, Lord?” • His words reflect a heart ready to trust yet unsure of the path, reminding us that even committed disciples struggle with direction. Jesus, the Way When We Feel Lost • Jesus answers immediately in John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” • Our confidence is not in a map but in a Person. • Because Scripture is literally true, Christ’s claim is absolute: He Himself is the sure route to the Father, both for salvation and for everyday guidance (Psalm 23:1-3). Proverbs 3:5-6: The Timeless Counsel “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” • Trust: wholehearted, undivided reliance on God’s character. • Refusal to lean on self: we purposely set aside limited reasoning when it conflicts with God’s Word. • Acknowledge: bring Him into every decision, big or small (Colossians 3:17). • Result: God personally “makes straight” the road—He removes obstacles and clarifies direction (Isaiah 30:21). How John 14 and Proverbs 3 Fit Together • Thomas asks for “the way”; Proverbs promises a “straight” way. • Jesus reveals that the path and the Person are identical: knowing Him is trusting Him. • The Lord’s directive to trust (Proverbs 3) finds its fulfillment in the One who calls Himself “the Way” (John 14:6). • Our role echoes Thomas’s next step: move from question to confidence by fixing our eyes on Christ, not circumstances (Hebrews 12:2). Living This Trust Daily • Begin each day by declaring your dependence on Christ, anchoring in His literal promises. • Compare every choice with clear biblical teaching; refuse detours that contradict Scripture. • When confusion rises, rehearse John 14:6 and Proverbs 3:5-6 aloud. God’s Word renews perspective (Romans 10:17). • Look for God’s corrective nudges—blocked plans, inner conviction, counsel from mature believers (Proverbs 11:14). • Celebrate every instance of God’s guidance; thankfulness strengthens trust for the next step (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Scriptures Echoing This Theme • Psalm 37:5 — “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.” • Jeremiah 29:11 — God’s plans are “to give you a future and a hope.” • James 1:5 — He gives wisdom generously to all who ask in faith. • Isaiah 58:11 — “The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land.” |
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