I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” - John 10:9 In John 10, Jesus paints a vivid picture of Himself as the Shepherd and the door to the sheepfold. He isn't just a gate; He is the gate, the one and only access point to safety, salvation, and abundant life. In this passage, we see His heart for His sheep—a heart that leads, feeds, and fulfills. Listening to His Voice Jesus reminds us that His sheep know His voice. In a noisy world full of competing voices—voices of pride, religion, and power—it is vital to recognize and follow the voice of our Shepherd. He speaks to us through His Word, calling us by name and leading us into safety and peace. Are we tuning our hearts to hear Him today? Led by His Truth When Jesus says, "I am the door," He emphasizes His truthfulness and exclusivity. There is no other way to the Father except through Him. He is both a solid door that secures us and a swinging door that allows us to freely enter His provision and purpose. Through Him, we find both salvation and sanctification. Living in Victory Jesus warns of thieves and false shepherds who seek to steal, kill, and destroy. Yet He contrasts this with His mission: to give life, and life abundantly. This abundant life is not about material wealth but about knowing Him deeply, experiencing His peace, and walking in His eternal purpose. Jesus, the Gate Shepherd, invites us to listen, follow, and live in His abundant care.
Are you walking through the door He has provided?
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