No Substitutes

by Darla Noble

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

When a college student is looking for advice on which classes to take or which internship to accept, they don’t ask their younger sister. They go to someone they can trust — a guidance and career counselor.

When a business owner needs a loan, they ask a banker, rather than a plumber or musician.

Likewise, when a doctor is seeking another opinion on a difficult diagnosis, he or she consults a specialist, rather than a lawyer or a financial advisor.

Untrained people don’t have the expertise to give the student or doctor what they are looking for. What they need.

This same principle is true for us when it comes to searching for fulfillment, purpose, and hope.

There is one place and one place only where these things can be found. That place is the Bible. The Word of God. In it, we read of Jesus. Anything or anyone else we try to substitute in His place will disappoint, misinform, and fail.

Jesus, only Jesus, is the Way, the Truth, and the way to Life eternal.


Reflection

What words of Jesus’ will I especially cherish for all eternity?


Prayer

Dear Lord, You are all things to all people. You alone are truth, hope, joy, and love. Your words are the source of life. Help me to never look anywhere else for fulfillment. I want to always start my day praising You for who You are and giving myself over to You completely. In the name of Jesus I ask these things, Amen.