"I am the bread of life"
"I am the light of the world"
"I am the gate for the sheep"
"I am the good shepherd"
"I am the way and the truth and the life"
"I am the light of the world"
"I am the gate for the sheep"
"I am the good shepherd"
"I am the way and the truth and the life"
These quotes are all words spoken by Jesus Christ in the gospel of John. A common trend among them is that Christ spoke them during times when he was either being condemned or being questioned. These statements were his responses, his comebacks. This is how Christ spoke on his feet. He was always ready at all times, always prepared to speak truth. Think about that, when was the last time you had a comeback so good that it was recorded in a document to be read by billions?
Then think about the meaning behind each of these statements. When he spoke, there was nothing loose, wavering, or unclear even in the slightest bit, he knew what he was saying and he really meant it. When Jesus says "I am the bread of life," he is promising us that when we come to him we will be fed spiritually. When he says "I am the light of the world," he is saying that he represents everything good in this dark world. When he says "I am the gate for the sheep," he is saying that he is the only entrance to eternal salvation. When he says "I am the good shepherd," he is saying that he knows us and wants us to be with him. And when he says "I am the way and the truth and the life," he is saying quite plainly that if you wish to go to heaven you better get to know him.
When we listen to Jesus Christ we can see that the way he speaks is truly a gift for all of us to experience, and most of us have the luxury of hearing his words whenever we want to by simply opening our bibles. He makes impact with every word he speaks, and he mentors us every moment whether we notice it or not. His words have influenced homes all over the world for thousands of years now. When he speaks, he gives away even more than what was asked. He goes above and beyond what was required.
We can flesh his example out into our own lives by simply thinking more before we speak. Are you going to say something that edifies yourself and your peers, or will it simply waste breath? We can't be perfect, and we naturally can't always say the right words all the time, but under the leadership of Christ, we can train ourselves to be men and women of the word.
Then think about the meaning behind each of these statements. When he spoke, there was nothing loose, wavering, or unclear even in the slightest bit, he knew what he was saying and he really meant it. When Jesus says "I am the bread of life," he is promising us that when we come to him we will be fed spiritually. When he says "I am the light of the world," he is saying that he represents everything good in this dark world. When he says "I am the gate for the sheep," he is saying that he is the only entrance to eternal salvation. When he says "I am the good shepherd," he is saying that he knows us and wants us to be with him. And when he says "I am the way and the truth and the life," he is saying quite plainly that if you wish to go to heaven you better get to know him.
When we listen to Jesus Christ we can see that the way he speaks is truly a gift for all of us to experience, and most of us have the luxury of hearing his words whenever we want to by simply opening our bibles. He makes impact with every word he speaks, and he mentors us every moment whether we notice it or not. His words have influenced homes all over the world for thousands of years now. When he speaks, he gives away even more than what was asked. He goes above and beyond what was required.
We can flesh his example out into our own lives by simply thinking more before we speak. Are you going to say something that edifies yourself and your peers, or will it simply waste breath? We can't be perfect, and we naturally can't always say the right words all the time, but under the leadership of Christ, we can train ourselves to be men and women of the word.
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