[God...made a lasting mark through the sacrifice of Jesus. Hebrews 13:20 MSG
During this season of reflection
and renewal, join me, and let's explore the visible evidence that identifies us
as faithful followers of Jesus. Can others see Jesus in our lives? ~ Donna Oswalt]
2nd Sunday in Lent
Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to
you, I am the door of the sheep. . . I have come that they may have life and
that they may have it more abundantly. John10:7-10 NKJV
As Jesus uses the example
of shepherd and sheep, the people try to understand the analogy. At that time,
in the evening, shepherds would frequently guide their sheep into enclosures
usually made of stone walls with no door. A shepherd would lie down across the
opening to prevent any predators from harming the sheep. Jesus tells them I am the door of the sheep. He is
trying to convey that no one can get into the fold unless they first go through
Him. What does this mean to you and me? Jesus came to give everlasting life and
only through Jesus can we find grace
and communion and peace. To be able to walk in His Presence we must come
through the door! Jesus is the way in!
As the door, Jesus protects those who choose to follow Him. This
security is found in His wisdom and power and goodness. We enter the door by faith, and find Jesus to be
our Mediator, our Savior. Through the
door our prayers rise to God and His blessings fall around us. As a world
of darkness threatens to consume us, it is the
door that offers refuge. Can you see the
door? Jesus is the door that welcomes
all who choose to come inside.
- Have you found the way in?
- Will you share the abundant, everlasting life of Jesus with someone? Show them the Door!
Jesus,
You mark the way into the Kingdom of God. How blessed I am to know the
sweetness of Your Presence. Help me share You with the world and lead the ones
in darkness to The Door. – dho
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by Donna Oswalt/Co-Founder of Mangrove Ministries/Christian blogger and author
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blessed by the Lord Who loves you best!”
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