The Beloved Disciple expressed the Gospel of John from the revelation of Love. He recorded the Words of Jesus in a manner to lead us into the fullness of walking as mature Sons and Daughters. In the final chapter of this Gospel, Jesus introduced the 153 fish which happens to represent the Sons of GOD. Each Gospel depicts a different facet of Our Lord Jesus Christ thus none should be deemphasized. However, in the Gospel of John we find a progression of who Jesus is in relation to our advancement toward full maturity.
John 6:35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.
We are to feed on Him and “eat” His Words so that we will be sustained in our walk. As we take communion which effectively deals with our hunger and thirst, we reflect on who He is to us.
8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
We will no longer be blinded but will be able to see and receive revelation of walking according to FATHER’S Divine Will and purpose. This will allow us to grow and mature so that we can ultimately fulfill our purpose.
10:9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
There is only one way to peace and fulfillment and Jesus proclaimed Himself as that door by which we can enter into true peace.
10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.
Jesus expressed His Love for us and His willingness and desire to give His life for us. This involves His active intercession for our good.
11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.
He has overcome death so that we too will overcome death. He provided the means for us to have eternal life and be fully reconciled to Our Heavenly Father.
14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
This sixth reference sums up His ministry of reconciling and restoring us to FATHER. The way is narrow and there are no alternate means of reconciliation. Because we can see the light of the Gospel, we have the confidence or our restoration. We rest in the confidence of eternal life and know that death has lost its sting.
15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
Once we have progressed into maturity through Christ, we are to bear much fruit. In order to bear an abundance of fruit, Jesus Christ must be preeminent in our thoughts and actions. We must not allow ourselves to grow cold in the revelation of these seven “I am’s”. We received the gift of righteousness because of Christ’s work at the cross so let us exalt Him in all that we think and do as mature Sons (and daughters) of GOD.