During the month of April, I’ve chosen to blog through the alphabet. Each day I will use a letter to share a Name of the Lord that begins with that letter based on Proverbs 18:10 and the fact that there is strength in the Lord’s Name. I pray you’ll be blessed and that you’ll stop by often.

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

Proverbs 18:10 – NIV

Door

Many years ago, Mom gave me a poster. On this poster were snapshots of interesting doors in my community. Some were colorful. Some were ornate. Some were grandeur. Regardless of their size or color, each door had one purpose. A door is an opening or entryway into a building.

In John 10:9 (NASB), Jesus said these words. “I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” Jesus used the idea of a door to show that He was and is the only way to salvation. Jesus wanted those He spoke to and those who would read this passage to know that He was and is the only way to heaven. A door was the perfect analogy.

While some may believe there are many ways to get to heaven, Jesus clearly states in this verse that He is the only way. Good works is not the way. Church attendance is not the way. Religious practices are not the way. Unbiblical beliefs are not the way. Only Jesus Christ is the door through which salvation can be found. Jesus mentioned this again in John 14:6 (NIV) when He said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Once you’ve accepted Jesus as the Savior of your life, your heavenly Father has prepared a special gift for you. God’s Holy Spirit comes to dwell within you and Jesus’ presence is continually with you.

Because we’ve chosen the only Door to enter into God’s presence, we then are able to live abundant lives filled with “love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23 – NIV)

The Door to this abundant life is waiting for you to make the decision to enter. It’s the only way. I pray that today you will reach out, push the Door open and walk into the glorious presence of God.

I can guarantee that once you’re inside you will see and hear and do the most amazing things. You will be filled beyond your imagination. You will be loved more than you ever thought possible. You will be joined with God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit. All because you made the choice to walk through the Door.

I’m easily impressed by doors. But when I look at Jesus as the Door to abundant life, I’m amazed. I pray that you’ll look at Jesus as the Door. The Door to salvation, heaven and abundant life.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna