Jesus reveals himself as "The Gate" for the sheep. We think of him as the Shepherd, but in this part of the 10th chapter of John's Gospel, Jesus declares that he is the means of salvation. Elsewhere he teaches that he is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is the gate that protects us, and he is the gate that leads us to forgiveness and everlasting life. Let us go with confidence to Jesus, the Gate to eternal life.