Devotion: Christ, Our Only Mediator and Way
1 Timothy 2:5–6 (NIV):
“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man
Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been
witnessed to at the proper time.”
John 14:6 (NIV):
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to
the Father except through me.’”
Opening Thought
Have you ever asked yourself: “How
do I approach God? Is what I do enough? What if I lose my way?” These
questions live deep in the human heart. Thankfully, Scripture gives us a clear
answer—through Jesus Christ alone.
1. Christ, the Only Mediator (1
Timothy 2:5–6)
Paul writes: “For there is one
God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave
himself as a ransom for all.”
- A mediator bridges a gap between two sides.
Our sin created separation from God.
- We can’t close that gap with good works or
religious rituals.
- Jesus, fully God and fully man, stepped in as the
mediator by offering Himself as a ransom. His life paid the price for our
freedom from sin and death.
👉 Takeaway: You
don’t need to add to Jesus’ work—He already paid it all.
2. Christ, the Only Way (John
14:6)
Jesus told His anxious disciples: “I
am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through
me.”
- The Way: Without Him, we’re lost.
- The Truth: He doesn’t just teach truth—He is
the truth about who God is.
- The Life: He gives eternal life, not just
temporary relief.
👉 Takeaway:
Salvation isn’t about following rules—it’s about following a Person: Jesus.
3. Bringing It Together
1 Timothy shows us who
secures salvation: Christ, our ransom and mediator.
John 14 shows us how we receive it: by coming to the Father through Him.
Together, they remind us:
- Gratitude — Jesus already paid the price.
- Clarity — He alone is the way.
- Boldness — His gift is for all; we can share
it with others.
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for being my
mediator and ransom. Thank You for being the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Forgive me when I try to rely on myself. Help me to rest in Your finished work
and to boldly share this hope with others. Amen.
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