22/06/2021 - THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP

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Then Jesus said to them again, Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. John 10.7

Jesus did not want there to be any doubt about His position as the Door of the sheep, so He spoke a second time. There is no other escape for mankind. It must use the Door; otherwise, it will go on mute to the slaughter. There was never and will never be found a single waver or error in the words spoken by the Master in His days here. In God’s affairs, there is no option to error; after all, He is perfect in all that He does or says.

Whoever does not have the Lord as the only One able to save him from eternal damnation, which awaits the unregenerate man, will suffer punishment (John 3.36; Acts 4.12). This matter is very urgent and can take all people to Heaven if they accept the divine offer. However, for the reluctant or rebellious – who are still “asleep” to the fact described by the Almighty as the solution to the problem of the salvation of the lost – it will be too late if they do not repent in time!

Pay attention: Jesus is not a door, but the Door. Many people are already thinking about the excuse they will give on the last day, but they don’t even know that they will never deceive the Creator. God is Most High and mighty. He does not form judgment instantly, but according to what is inside of one’s heart. Everything is naked and uncovered in the Savior’s eyes (Hebrews 4.13); therefore, no justifications. One must get right with the righteous Judge now.

When they brought the adulteress to Jesus, they did her the greatest good, because, having been caught in a sin, by the Law of Moses she was to be stoned. The Master, who was the Door through which she was to pass, said to the accusers, who demanded her death: He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first. But they all went away (John 8:3-11). Let us bring sinners to the Lord, for He is the Way out for each one of them.

Through Christ, you will be freed from those who accuse you (Rom. 8:1). Whoever is led to Him will be delivered from their iniquity. The Savior knows how to handle every case, for, being the Truth, He knows what is in the hearts. He is invincible in the courts of the world, even though there seems to be no way to save anyone from the sentence. Jesus suffered the sins of mankind; therefore, through Him, the lost will achieve full forgiveness.

Two evildoers were crucified with Christ. One of them was crazy and lost the chance to be saved because he acted badly: Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” (Luke 23.39). This man did not use the Door, but the other used it and said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” (Luke 23.42). Use the Door and free yourself from condemnation.

Your eternal happiness can be won or lost right now. If you turn to Christ with all your heart, you will hear Him say that He does not condemn you, because He has paid for the salvation of your soul. But if you despise the divine invitation, you will remain lost and will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. What will be your decision? Will you accept Him and live?

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares