Pondering Point

Jesus is the Gate – the gate to salvation, the gate to life. As we follow this imagery as believers, we “come” in the gate, but then go back out as well.

We’re not leaving Jesus or salvation behind, but "going out and finding pasture under the care of Jesus, who provides for us even in the presence of our enemies", to quote Psalm 23:5.

Once we enter into life with Jesus Christ, the Gate – which starts immediately in our faith/baptism – we move into living the salvation life in Him and under Him. No matter where we come or go in life, here or there or anywhere – even with green eggs and ham – we will find that Jesus gives us “pasture,” what we need.

He is the bounteous Shepherd who gives abundant life. But it all starts by being IN HIM and entering into life through Him.