In Chapter 14 of the Gospel of John, Jesus announced to his disciples that he was going to leave them, but he reassured them that they knew where he was going, and that they knew the way. When Thomas pleaded ignorance, Jesus explained, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
This was not the claim of a gate-keeper, but an assertion that everything he taught and lived was the Christ-principle, the way to the Father. His embodiment of the Christ-principle - “the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.” - made him inseparable from God so he could say: “If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.”
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However, Jesus made very clear that though he, the Christ-principle, was the way, he was not the destination: “I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.” This should alert the Christian to the fact that finding the way through Christ Jesus, i.e., being saved, healed, does not constitute an arrival, but rather a humble beginning, a healthy starting point. So many have lost their way down the road because they have lost sight of this fact and settled into a state of entitlement - “My profession of Christ is sufficient.”
The way as demonstrated by Jesus was to acknowledge God in all ways, in thought, speech and action. To the mortal, this is a work in progress, something to strive for. If the way seems daunting, Jesus encouraged: “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12: 32)