Knock, Knock

Knock, Knock

There are two wonderful scriptures that are invitations for us from Jesus Himself.  The first is from Matthew’s gospel.  “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ~Matthew 7:7

These are words directly from Jesus.  It is an invitation for us to knock at Heaven’s door.  The God who is greater than anything we face invites us to seek Him with whatever is burdening our hearts.  During this time of doors being closed all around us and we are told to isolate ourselves, isn’t it just like God to invite us to Himself.  His door opens to those who seek Him.  It is a good time for us to knock knowing “the door will be opened to you”.

The second verse Jesus states,

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” 

 ~Revelation 3:20 (NIV)

In this famous verse out of the book of Revelation, Jesus is being proactive.  He is the one knocking on the door of our lives, our hearts.  He doesn’t barge in.  He doesn’t break down the door.  He simply knocks, waiting for us to open the door to Him.  Notice, the door is without outside handle.  It must be opened from the inside.  When we do open the door to Him, we are blessed with His presence. 
We get to personally know Him and find genuine love and peace and joy. 

I think this is an opportune time for us to listen for his knocking and open the door for Him to enter.  After all, isn’t it fitting for what we are presently going through that the One who was able to calm the stormy sea is willing to be with us and is more than able to calm the storms we face?

I have to go, Someone is knocking at my door. 

May the peace of Christ be with you!