The Gate

We have all heard the expression at one time or another; "Both sides of the fence." In today's modern culture, you are either on one side of the fence, or the other. We as a people, and a culture, have become polarized; seemingly living in two completely different worlds. Our thought processes are geared totally in one direction, without room for compromise. Each of us knows fully on which side of the fence we find ourselves, and what our heart felt beliefs are.
Today's Gospel is taken from: John 10: 1-10; Jesus tells us that he is the gate for the sheep. Jesus says, "Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." The gatekeeper opens the gate, the sheep hear his voice, as he calls their name and they follow him.
The Lord is calling to each of us; are we listening for his voice? Jesus died upon the cross for all of us, no matter what side of the fence we are on. The gate is opened to all, but the gate does not swing both ways. The gate points in one direction, toward heaven and eternity; back to our Father and Creator.
While the gate is open, and the Lord is calling; listen to his voice and enter into paradise.