“To Whom Shall We Go?”

At one point in Jesus’ ministry, several of His disciples turned away from Him. Jesus asked His twelve apostles if they, too, would go away. The answer Peter gave is one with much meaning for us today. He said, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

Many people today are searching for a way to turn. Perhaps you are one of those people. Answers to our problems are not easy to find - at least, answers that work. It seems there are many who are ready and willing to give advice but as the French moralist and philosopher, LaRochefoucald said, “We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.” Through His Son, Jesus, God not only gives advice but also inspires conduct.

In John 14:15, Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Jesus is not just a dictator giving out commands. He is a leader who knows how we feel. Hebrews 4:15 tells us Jesus was “in all points tempted as we are, yet was without sin.” He knows our problems because He has suffered life. However, He overcame problems - thus He can offer answers and advice that will work.

Jesus has the “words of eternal life.” Although all our daily problems don’t instantly disappear when we turn to Jesus, the answers and ability to solve those problems do begin to appear. Christianity is not a mystical, magical potion to be taken in but rather a life to be lived every day. It means studying and applying that word God has given us.

Peter asked, “To whom shall we go…” The answer is: To Jesus and God’s Word. We need to help each other do just that. A part of our caring is in sharing the “words of eternal life.” Jesus has. Live a life that will show people you know where to find the answers.

Where are you going to find the help you need in your life? The world offers little in the way of comfort for the pains of life. Jesus offers an answer to those pains. He said, “Come unto me, all you who labor, and I will give you rest.” He meant just that. As the words of the song encourage us,
“Living below in this old sinful world,
Hardly a comfort can afford;
Striving alone to face temptations sore,
Where could I go but to the Lord?”

Where, indeed?

See you when the saints meet, Lord willing.

Love, Tony