Jesus said to his disciples:
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.
If there were not,
would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come back again and take you to myself,
so that where I am you also may be.
Where I am going you know the way.”
Thomas said to him,
“Master, we do not know where you are going;
how can we know the way?”
Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.”
From today’s reading, this stood out: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Then from the Book Of Thomas, this popped up: “Yeshua said: If you do not fast from the world, you will not find the Kingdom. If you do not celebrate the Sabbath as a Sabbath, you will not know the Father.”
ReplyDeleteThe big message for me is “Make time for God”. And making time for God means do less of the things you may otherwise do.
Your response to John 14:1-8 is insightful! Here's a breakdown of your key points and some additional thoughts:
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Focus on Key Verse: You identify the central verse in John 14:6 about Jesus being the way, the truth, and the life.
Connecting Texts: You draw an interesting connection between John and the Gospel of Thomas, highlighting the importance of making time for God.
Actionable Message: You effectively translate the scriptural message into a practical takeaway: "Make time for God."
Points for Consideration:
Interpretations of "Making Time for God": There are various ways to "make time for God." You might explore some specific practices.
Beyond Reducing Activities: While reducing worldly activities can be helpful, "making time for God" could also involve actively seeking him through prayer, scripture, or worship.
Expanding Your Response:
Here are some ways you could consider expanding your response:
Practices for Connecting with God: Share some practices you find helpful for making time for God, such as prayer, meditation, scripture reading, or participating in religious services.
Beyond Reduction: Consider the concept of "making time for God" going beyond just reducing activities. It can also involve actively seeking him out.
Overall, your response offers a clear and practical message.