The Door

Gen 6:14 Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.

Gen 6:15 And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.

Gen 6:16 A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it.

God gave Noah specific instructions on building the ark. The size is specific. Where the window goes is specific. The placement of the door is specific. God did not instruct Noah to build the ark around the animals. The ark was built around nothing. The window of the ark was placed in the top. I believe this was for a specific reason. It was placed there for the purpose of only being able to look up when the door was shut.

If Noah could have walked around looking out through the side of the ark he would have seen the destruction that was upon the earth and this surely would have caused him grief. The door was placed in the side so that any who wanted to could enter in with ease. There were three levels in the ark. Anyone who went into the ark no matter what level they were on they were still inside the ark. The mouse has to go through the exact same door as the elephant. It was the only way to get in the ark.

Gen 7:16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.

The Lord shut the door Himself. Once the door is shut nobody else can enter the ark. Every man woman and child has had the chance to enter in but those that refused to enter are now going to be destroyed. God will always call out to those who are outside of the ark until the day he shuts the door.

Joh 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

Jesus says here that any who come into the fold by any way other than the right way is a thief and a robber. They are unclean in every way and will not receive the reward of righteousness. There is one way to God and one way only. There is no other way made for anyone to enter.

This world is full of deceiving spirits that lead people astray. So many beliefs that say all gods are the one true God. They say thats it doesn't matter what you believe in, you are going to make it into the kingdom of God. These are lies from the depths of hell. Satan is a liar and a murderer and will do anything to keep people from knowing the truth. He has absolutely no morals at all. He doesn't care who he deceives as long as he deceives someone. He doesn't care if it's young people, or old, he will do whatever he can to deceive.

Joh 10:2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

Jesus says here that those who enter through the door enter in the right way. They shall be receive the reward of righteousness. No man can keep them from receiving what God has in store for them.

Joh 10:7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

Joh 10:8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.

Joh 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

Jesus states the fact here that he is the door.

He also states that those who came before him saying they were the door are thieves and liars. They have deceived many into believing they had the right way. Jesus states again the he is the door and by Him and Him alone can man enter in. There is no other door to be found that one can enter into righteousness.

Joh 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy. How does he kill? By causing people to believe he is the right way or that all ways are right. This kills people in the sense that they cannot receive eternal life. Jesus gives life to those who will accept Him and even gives more abundant life to believers in Him.

Going back to Noah and the ark now. There came a time when God shut the door. Once the door is shut no other men can enter in. The church is the ark and Jesus is the door to the ark. This is the only door. Any man who enters the ark must come by this same door. Once God shuts this door, there will be no more to enter in.

This day and time that we live in shows that the door is near to being shut. Once shut, it is too late. When God shuts the door it can never be opened again. It is time now to get inside the ark. Come in the same way that I and others have entered. You may think, I have plenty of time to enter, I'll wait and do it later. There is absolutely no promise of tomorrow for anyone. Anyone who watches the news or reads a newspaper sees how many are killed in auto accidents. They can see how many that are young that die from diseases. Heart attacks happening on young people these days. Gods Word says, men's hearts will fail them for fear.

2Co 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

2Co 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

According to God's Word, now is the day of salvation. I would venture to say this is the most misquoted scripture in the Bible. Many times I have heard said, "Today is the day of salvation." Gods Word says, "NOW is the day of salvation." This means right now this very moment is the day of salvation. If you wait until later today you may not make it. You may let Satan talk you out of being saved or you may even be in an accident and not have time to repent. The time for decision is now.

It is my sincere hope in God's Word that someone will receive Him after reading this message. God said, "My Word will not return void." God's Word always accomplishes what it is set out to do. I urge you right now to repent and give your while heart to God through Jesus Christ. Lay down the old ways that have kept you in the dark and get into the light. Let the peace that surpasses all understanding flood your soul.

Prayer

Most gracious Father, Your Word is life unto all who receive it. We thank you for your Word and the life that you have given us. My heart goes out to the lost, for once I was lost also. I have been there Lord as you well know. Lord if you can save me you can save anyone, for you are no respecter of persons. I do not find myself to be something great Lord for I feel I am the worst of all your children. Let salvation come to those who read this word that you have given me Lord, in Jesus mighty name, AMEN!!