The Door

John 10:9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.

I remember one time when my team was going to another school to play them in a basketball game. This school happened to be our archrival, the team we wanted to beat more than any other! When we arrived at the school, we began looking for the door through which we could enter, but to no avail. It seemed that every door was locked, and we walked all the way around the large building in the freezing weather. Finally, we found the one door that was open, and we were very happy when we made it inside. I can’t remember whether we won this game or not, but at least we made it in because of the door. Doors give us access!

The third way Jesus described Himself in the book of John was by saying, “I am the Door.” In other words, He is the only access we have to the Father, to heaven, to eternal life. Outside the door of Christ is death and sin, but through the Door is life and peace. No other door will ever give us access to the blessings and favor of God.

Jesus promised that if we entered through Him, we would be saved and would have pasture. In other words, through Him we have sustenance, all we ever need in life. He informs that He is the Door to salvation, but that is not the only Door He is. He is also the Door to joy, peace, healing, deliverance, and freedom. Every spiritual blessing is in Christ and Christ alone. So let’s not be distracted by any thing the world has to offer; let’s not chase after blessings from any other streams. Jesus is the Door, and let’s enter through Him!