Jesus Is the Only Gate to True Life
Jesus Is the Only Gate to True Life
Salvation is not about checking off religious boxes or trying to be good enough. The narrow gate that leads to life is not a set of rules, but a person; Jesus Himself. He invites us to know Him, trust Him, and surrender our lives to His lordship. In a world that offers countless paths and philosophies, Jesus’ claim is exclusive and clear: only through Him can we find real, lasting life. This is not about adding Jesus to our plans, but about letting Him become the center of everything.
To enter through the narrow gate means to let go of self-reliance and pride, and to embrace a relationship that transforms us from the inside out. It’s a call to move beyond cultural Christianity or inherited faith, and to personally respond to Jesus’ invitation. The journey may be difficult and countercultural, but it leads to true freedom and joy that only He can give.
John 10:7-9 (KJV): “Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”
Reflection: Is there any area of your life where you are relying on your own efforts or religious habits instead of truly trusting and surrendering to Jesus as your only way to life? What would it look like to let Him be your gate today?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
Salvation is not about checking off religious boxes or trying to be good enough. The narrow gate that leads to life is not a set of rules, but a person; Jesus Himself. He invites us to know Him, trust Him, and surrender our lives to His lordship. In a world that offers countless paths and philosophies, Jesus’ claim is exclusive and clear: only through Him can we find real, lasting life. This is not about adding Jesus to our plans, but about letting Him become the center of everything.
To enter through the narrow gate means to let go of self-reliance and pride, and to embrace a relationship that transforms us from the inside out. It’s a call to move beyond cultural Christianity or inherited faith, and to personally respond to Jesus’ invitation. The journey may be difficult and countercultural, but it leads to true freedom and joy that only He can give.
John 10:7-9 (KJV): “Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”
Reflection: Is there any area of your life where you are relying on your own efforts or religious habits instead of truly trusting and surrendering to Jesus as your only way to life? What would it look like to let Him be your gate today?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
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