where else would i go?
John 6 has always struck me as one of the most profound chapters in all of Scripture.
In one stretch of the story, Jesus feeds the five thousand, walks on water, declares Himself to be the Bread of Life, and speaks openly about eternal life. Incredible things are happening around Him. Crowds gather. People listen, eat, and benefit.
But then Jesus begins talking about Himself — not just what He can do, but who He is. He speaks in exclusive, unmistakably divine terms.
And the crowd leaves.
Which, if we’re honest, is something humans are very good at.
We leave when things get hard.
We leave when things feel awkward.
We leave when following starts to cost something.
So the crowds walk away.
Then Jesus turns to the twelve — the ones He chose, the ones closest to Him — and asks a question that feels deeply personal:
“Do you want to go away as well?” (John 6:67, ESV)
That question always stops me.
Not because Jesus is insecure, but because it’s relational. These are His friends. His companions. His team. After being surrounded by people who wanted Him only for what He could give, He looks at those who know Him and asks, “What about you?”
And then Peter answers.
“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:68–69, ESV)
Every time I read that response, I feel a mix of emotion — inspired, convicted, hopeful, and grounded all at once.
Not dramatic.
Not defensive.
Just honest.
Where else would we go?
Not because Jesus is the last option — but because no other option even comes close. Following Jesus isn’t a backup plan. It’s the only place where life truly makes sense.
Each time I read this passage, my hope is simple:
That this would be the posture of my own heart.
What This Teaches Me About Everyday Faith
1. My Relationship With Jesus Is Real
It isn’t a formality or a religious script.
It’s not a prescription for life.
It’s a real relationship — one where I can feel, question, wrestle, and be vulnerable. Jesus isn’t distant from our humanity, and He isn’t threatened by our honesty.
2. God Wants to Be the Only God in Our Lives
Scripture says God is a jealous God — not insecure, but deeply committed. He wants our full allegiance, not shared space with lesser loves that quietly shape our hearts.
Jesus doesn’t want to be one option among many.
He wants to be the one.
3. This Is a Question I Need to Answer Daily
Not because God is unsure — but because I am.
My heart wanders.
My attention drifts.
My desires get confused.
So this question becomes a daily anchor:
Where else would I go?
It reminds my mind and my heart that Jesus is enough — and that there truly is nowhere else that leads to life.
This remains one of the most powerful interactions in the Bible for me.
I hope it causes you to pause, reflect, and ask the question again for yourself.
Lord… where else would we go?
In one stretch of the story, Jesus feeds the five thousand, walks on water, declares Himself to be the Bread of Life, and speaks openly about eternal life. Incredible things are happening around Him. Crowds gather. People listen, eat, and benefit.
But then Jesus begins talking about Himself — not just what He can do, but who He is. He speaks in exclusive, unmistakably divine terms.
And the crowd leaves.
Which, if we’re honest, is something humans are very good at.
We leave when things get hard.
We leave when things feel awkward.
We leave when following starts to cost something.
So the crowds walk away.
Then Jesus turns to the twelve — the ones He chose, the ones closest to Him — and asks a question that feels deeply personal:
“Do you want to go away as well?” (John 6:67, ESV)
That question always stops me.
Not because Jesus is insecure, but because it’s relational. These are His friends. His companions. His team. After being surrounded by people who wanted Him only for what He could give, He looks at those who know Him and asks, “What about you?”
And then Peter answers.
“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:68–69, ESV)
Every time I read that response, I feel a mix of emotion — inspired, convicted, hopeful, and grounded all at once.
Not dramatic.
Not defensive.
Just honest.
Where else would we go?
Not because Jesus is the last option — but because no other option even comes close. Following Jesus isn’t a backup plan. It’s the only place where life truly makes sense.
Each time I read this passage, my hope is simple:
That this would be the posture of my own heart.
What This Teaches Me About Everyday Faith
1. My Relationship With Jesus Is Real
It isn’t a formality or a religious script.
It’s not a prescription for life.
It’s a real relationship — one where I can feel, question, wrestle, and be vulnerable. Jesus isn’t distant from our humanity, and He isn’t threatened by our honesty.
2. God Wants to Be the Only God in Our Lives
Scripture says God is a jealous God — not insecure, but deeply committed. He wants our full allegiance, not shared space with lesser loves that quietly shape our hearts.
Jesus doesn’t want to be one option among many.
He wants to be the one.
3. This Is a Question I Need to Answer Daily
Not because God is unsure — but because I am.
My heart wanders.
My attention drifts.
My desires get confused.
So this question becomes a daily anchor:
Where else would I go?
It reminds my mind and my heart that Jesus is enough — and that there truly is nowhere else that leads to life.
This remains one of the most powerful interactions in the Bible for me.
I hope it causes you to pause, reflect, and ask the question again for yourself.
Lord… where else would we go?
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