Wisdom & Wit
Wisdom & Wit is a daily devotional podcast from Shoe Leather Gospel—where deep truth walks in dusty boots. Each 5-minute episode weaves Scripture, story, and spiritual insight into a rich devotional moment designed to start your day with both conviction and delight. Rooted in the unchanging Word of God and sprinkled with humor, wonder, and pastoral wisdom, Wisdom & Wit helps you think biblically, live obediently, and walk closely with Christ in everyday life. Perfect for quiet mornings, commutes, or coffee breaks—because truth should travel well.
Wisdom & Wit
The Wicket Gate
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Every journey begins at a door.
In this episode of Wisdom & Wit, Bible teacher Chris Reighley leads us to the Wicket Gate—the narrow entryway to salvation in The Pilgrim’s Progress. It’s not flashy. It’s not popular. But it’s the only way in.
Jesus said, “I am the door.” Not a door. The door. Through John 10:9, we’re reminded that access to abundant life doesn’t come through good intentions, religious effort, or spiritual wanderlust. It comes through a Person—Jesus Christ.
The world may offer wide roads and open-ended spirituality, but the gospel stands firm: there’s only one way into the fold of God. The Gate is narrow, but the welcome is wide.
If you’ve been circling the gate—or if you need help pointing others to it—this episode is your invitation to enter.
Come to the Gate. He’s still open.
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Every journey has a starting point.
Every story has a doorway.
In Bunyan’s allegory, that doorway is small, narrow, and often missed, just like Jesus said it would be.
Welcome to the Wicket Gate…
This is Wisdom and Wit, and I am your bible teacher, Chris Reighley
Today's scripture comes from the book of John, chapter 10, verse 9, and it says
“I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” — John 10:9
Christian, burdened and desperate, finally reaches the Wicket Gate. It’s not grand. It’s not popular. But it’s the way in—the narrow path that leads to life.
When he knocks, he’s welcomed.
Jesus is clear: “I am the door.” Not one of many, not a metaphor, not a suggestion. The door. Entry into the life God offers begins not with achievement, but surrender—not through many ways, but through One Name.
We live in a world of wide roads, open options, and spiritual buffet lines. But Jesus stands firm. He’s still the Gate. The invitation is still open. The door still holds.
But you have to come through Him.
Let me ask you a question:
- Have you truly entered through Jesus—or are you still circling the gate?...
- Reread John 10 and reflect on the security Jesus promises to those in His fold.
- Share your testimony this week—how you came through the Gate and found life.
Christian’s arrival at the Wicket Gate echoes Jesus’ call to enter through Him alone. If you’ve never settled your faith in Christ, let today be the day. And for encouragement in your journey, visit ShoeLeatherGospel.com….
Let me pray for you today:
Jesus, thank You for being the Door. Let me walk through You daily—trusting Your path, trusting Your Name, trusting Your grace….
Heaven’s door isn’t locked—but it’s narrow. And the Key has a name: Jesus.
