Knowing The Way

In John 14:1-6, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to his Father's house and assures them, "You know the way to the place I am going" (v. 4).

Doubting Thomas questions him saying, "How can we know the way? (v. 5).  Jesus then replies, "I am the Way..." (v. 6).  In other words, the Way is not a body of doctrines, rituals or theology.  The way is a relationship with Christ. 

Simply said, "it is not what we know, but Whom we know" that allows us entry into the eternal home in Heaven. Specifically, it is knowing The Word, not knowing about Him or believing in His existence for "even the demons believe that - and shudder" (Js 2:19).

It is quite possible to study, perhaps even memorize, the Word of God (Bible) without ever having met the Word (Jesus the Christ), leaving us informed that there is a Way but not actually knowing the Way.  

Jesus calls for us to get to know him, to meet with Him, to walk with Him, to talk with Him and to listen to Him (cf. Matt 11:28-30).  Do you?  Do you have a personal relationship with the Lord?    In the words of a hymn from a few decades back, "Do you know my Jesus?"  Jus' Askn.