“Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures.” John 10:9 (NLT)
The Way is Enabled
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times, “I don’t like passwords!” Oh, I know they’re necessary to keep our information private and secure, but still. It seems like whenever I’m right in the middle of something, a transaction, purchase, or even trying to add words of encouragement on someone’s blog post, that pop up asking for my password will block my way. Then, I find myself having to go through the steps of getting my book, finding the right one, and entering it in perfectly before I can get where I wanted to go. Anyone else relate?
Recently, I had a day full of worry where my heart raced and my thoughts spun even faster. In the midst of my anxiety I cried out to God. What a comfort to know that there was nothing else I needed to do to get my request right to Him! No password or steps to take necessary.
Think of the Old Testament Priests. They had to get the right clothes, find certain foods, and follow the rules perfectly or their way to God was blocked. Hallelujah, that Jesus, through His sacrifice, has enabled the way for us, far-from-perfect people, to go, without hesitation to God!
“So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, lies us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.”
Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT)
Maybe passwords are difficult for me because I’m not a technological native but rather a foreigner trying to function in an unfamiliar world. I know it helps to have younger people to guide me in the right direction! It can feel that way living in our day to day world too! Finding ourselves at dead ends and feeling lost is all too familiar; but, we’re not alone in it, either. Jesus tells us that He is the Gate to go through, the Door that will be opened, and the Way to follow.
“Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us. So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. you are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family.” Ephesians 2:18-19 (NLT)
“So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.” John 10:7 (ESV)
“Jesus told him, ‘ I am the way the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’ ” John 14:6 (NLT)
If you’re like me you may not remember your passwords, but here’s the good news: when written on our hearts, Jesus keeps us secure and is the only Word we’ll ever need to enable us to pass from this world into the presence of God. Now that’s worthy of another “Hallelujah!” don’t you think?
“So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” John 1:14 (NLT)
Writing today as part of the http://www.fiveminutefriday.com community and as part of #write28days (even tho I’ve only written 4) with http://www.anitaojeda.com to the prompt “Enable”. Please know that I appreciate you stopping in and reading the things I ponder on. Your presence is a gift to me! God bless.
Amen! Thanks for sharing!
I appreciate you taking time to comment Pam! 🙂
What a blessing and a relief to know this, “Jesus keeps us secure and is the only Word we’ll ever need to enable us to pass from this world into the presence of God.” I, too, wish we didn’t need passwords for everything. I wish there was no such thing as data breaches and identity theft, but there is no chance of that in heaven. Only those whose names are written in the Lambs Book of Life will enter heaven and God needs no password or email address. He seals his own and will recognize us a lifetime away.
Perfect message Jane! You’re so right! So thankful Jesus made a way for us! I so appreciate your wise words and your encouragement! They mean a lot to me.
I love the link you make with passwords. My work email has a feature where often as well as entering your password it texts a code to your phone that you have to insert and it slows the whole thing down! I’m grateful that we can come to God straight away without any barriers.
Oh my Leslie! If I had that extra step I’d be lost for sure! I’m so thankful God makes our way to Him easy! I so appreciate you taking time to comment!
I too struggle with passwords and often lock myself out, I am so grateful that God provides a way/
I’m so grateful too Jackie! Thank you for stopping in! I really appreciate it!
Hallelujah! 😀
And Amen!🙂
Hallelujah!! Love it. Another message of hope and encouragement. I too struggle with passwords, and hate the inconvenience they present!!
What a blessing that Jesus offers us both! Thank you for your kind words!