Verse of the Day 5/27

Verse of the Day 5/27

John 10:9-10

New King James Version

9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Today we celebrate Memorial Day, where we give thanks and honor those who gave their lives that we might have the freedoms that we enjoy here in this country.

For today's verse we'll continue with the "I Am" statements in John..   In today's verse, Jesus states "I am the door".  The door is the entry way and for Christians He is the door or the gate that allows entrance into His presence and into His kingdom.  This is only possible because of the sacrifice that He made on the cross, taking our sin and bearing the shame.

I love the verse that follows, (John 10:10) where Jesus tells us "I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly".  He has freed us from the penalty and power of sin, opening the door to new life in Christ.

John 8:36Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

In the things familiar we find security
Resisting all the changes that days and years can
Bring
When God decides to lead you through an open door
Inviting you to walk in realms you've never walked
Before

Chorus:
Beyond the open door is a new and fresh anointing
Hear the Spirit calling you to go
Walk on through the door for the Lord will go before
You
Into a greater power you've never known before
Hear the spirit calling to wake the living dead
To reach the huddled masses who cry out for living
Bread
Arise oh mighty army, take up thy shield and sword
For the Father lifts His golden lamp beside the open
Door.   (Beyond the Open Door - Gaither Vocal Band)

Blessings,

Mike

Folllow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com

Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

John 10:7-10

New King James Version

Jesus the Good Shepherd

7 Then Jesus said to them again, "Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who ever came 

before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.