The meaning of John 14:6 "I am The Way..."

Jesus said to Thomas, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me." John 14:6

I was puzzled by this verse for a long time. Now I understand.

Now you see, Jesus is always at the RIGHT hand of God the Father who sits on the Throne in Heaven. See Acts 7:56, Rev 4:2-3.

Now, on Judgement Day, Christians and non-Christians, Jews and Gentiles, will come before the Throne of Grace and face God Father with Jesus on His right.

Whatever is communicated to God Father, must first pass through Jesus!

So when a christian steps forward to face the Throne, Jesus immediately recognises him and may say "... I have already redeemed you by dying on the Cross for you. Welcome..."

So when a non-christian steps forward to face the Throne, Jesus may say "...eh..eh..your have not been saved by my redeeming grace. Now lets look at your conscience and what you have done and achieved..."

So everyone will pass 'through' Jesus who stands on the right of God Judge. Jesus is THE way, the ONLY way to reach God the Father on Judgement Day.