By Carl Waters
May 10, 2015, 6:28 p.m.
Gate
It is through the narrow gate that you gain access to heaven’s joy
Many efforts come against you but Jesus will save you from the enemy’s ploy
The gate of heaven is open to only those who place their trust
In the only power that can guarantee entry, He is a must
He is the only way to enter that gate to share the joy of eternity
Every joy you share on earth is from the trust of paternity
One to another you open your hearts to share the mystery of trust
That the gate will be open wide and the narrow passage you will go through with a thrust
Entering the deepest areas of heaven guided by your Savior
Who takes you by your hand for a walk to a place you favor
Heaven’s gate is a narrow passage controlled by the name of Jesus you know
Without the confidence He has your future in His heart you will not grow
Open yourselves to the faith that the change is going to come
It will be controlled by the gate you choose to open for all, not just some
Keep the gate of your eye looking toward the only One you need
And every step you take will be ordered by Him and you will succeed
(Mat 7:13 – 14 NRSV) Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. (14 – NRSV) For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
(John 10:1 NRSV) Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit.
(John 10:2 NRSV) The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
(John 10:3 NRSV) The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
(John 10:7 NRSV) So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.”
(John 10:9 NRSV) I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture.
(Heb 13:12 NRSV) Therefore Jesus also suffered outside the city gate in order to sanctify the people by his own blood.
