Some tourists wanted to go round an ancient castle. - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2025

I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
John 10:9.

Some tourists wanted to go round an ancient castle. When they paid for their tickets, the custodian handed them a key, saying, "Would you please open the gate to the courtyard yourselves and wait there for me? I'll be along at once." One of the visitors put the key in the lock, but it wouldn't turn. The others tried several times unsuccessfully before the custodian came.

"We can't get the gate open," one of the tourists said. "Oh, I'm sorry," the custodian replied, "I forgot that another group is already in there; so the gate isn't locked. You simply needed to turn the handle to get in."

It is very similar to gain access to heaven for eternal fellowship with God. God has Himself long since opened the door of grace through His Son Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice on the cross. No amount of effort on our part is necessary.

Access to God has already been prepared for us. The door is unlocked! We need only enter through grace. Everyone who puts his faith in the Son of God receives the forgiveness of sins and eternal life.

"By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast" (Ephesians 2:8.9)

Today's reading: Exodus 39:32-43 · Luke 18:31-43