The Gate

Jesus said, "anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber." (John 10:1). But Jesus wasn't talking about illegal immigration. He was talking about the religious leaders of His day. He was also talking about an alternative to climbing over the walls. Himself - The Gate.


Jesus refers to Himself as "The Gate" in verse seven of John 10.  The people shown in this picture are not entering the United States the correct way. If they were they'd be using the gate. That way they would be legal immigrants. As it is they are illegal, violating the law of the gate keeper. Things will not end well for them. The same is true for us if WE try entering by "some other way."

Everyone has their own idea of what it takes to get into heaven. That's why there are so many religions and denominations. But everyone CAN'T be right. All the world's religions are so different. Who is telling the truth? Is anybody right? Well, God is right. All of the time. Look at it this way.

God cannot sin

Lying is a sin

God cannot lie

Jesus is God

Jesus cannot lie

Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” - John 14:6-7

If you don't believe what Jesus said then you must either believe in some other god or in no god at all. We all have a choice to make. Some will try to "climb in by some other way" but "as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15).

The thing most people don't understand about walls is they kind of make you want to use the gate. Walls can be difficult to climb. Gates are easier. Jesus wants ALL PEOPLE to come to Him - to enter by the gate. It's our choice. Are we going to climb in? Or walk in?

The Gate