Please Enter

 

“I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.”

—John 10:9

One of the great joys of Advent is the recognition that Jesus not only came to earth and will come again, He welcomes those who believe in Him to enter through the gate that He provides. This should produce great joy in all whom God has drawn irresistibly to Himself.

If someone offered you a great mansion inside the protective walls of an enormous kingdom, would you accept? It requires absolutely nothing on your part. Your entrance fee has been paid by the son of the owner of this vast kingdom. Your only responsibility is to take advantage of this offer and enter in through the gate provided.

Jesus is the Son who provides this entrance-fee-free welcome. Notice what He said, as recorded in Joh 10:7, 9-10:

Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.

I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

This day, if you have not already entered the gate, but feel yourself drawn to it, please enter. You will find such a glorious welcome that you will not believe why you waited so long to join the celebration.

 

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