To Whom Shall We Go?

-May 21, 2025-

Good morning beloved, happy Wednesday,

“But Simon Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of living God.’”

(John 6:68-69).

The backdrop of this passage is when many of the disciples of Jesus were offended by His words that He spoke of eating His flesh and drinking His blood. He wasn’t speaking literally but figuratively of partaking of Him. They went back and walked with Him no more.

Jesus experienced rejection, and it had to hurt, but it had to hurt. It is tragic that that were those who walked away after hearing His words and witnessing His miracles. These were not true believers or they would not have dropped out.

The rich young ruler was such a man. He came to Jesus seeking the way of eternal life. Jesus knew his heart was on his riches. Jesus told him to go sell all he has and follow Him and he would have treasure in heaven. It was too much for him to give up and he walked away sad.

Jesus turned to the twelve and asked, “Do you also want to go away?” Peter was always outspoken, not always in good way. But here he speaks for himself and the group, “Lord, to whom shall go? You have the words of eternal life.”

As believers, disciples of Christ, we choose Jesus now and forever. The anonymous hymn writer wrote, “I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back.”

True believers have a sense of permanence. They keep going for Christ and with Christ no matter what. It could be cancer or some other severe health condition; it could be the loss of someone we love; it could be the loss of a job, a home, or a car. Nothing and no one is as important to us than Jesus who loves us.

Have a blessed day following Jesus no turning back. Stay safe and healthy.

When Jesus saves you and changes your life, you follow Him through all earthly strife.

Dean