THE VOICE OF THE DOOR

I AM THE DOOR. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture – John 10:9

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears MY VOICE and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me – Revelation 3:20

The Lord describes in Revelations 3:20 how He stands at the doors of the hearts of men and knocks. Jesus Christ – the Door into Salvation – stands at the doors of our lives, knocking to gain our attention, to secure our response and to bless us with His nourishing presence! What a blessed paradox – the Door knocks on our doors! First, you enter by Him – the Door – into salvation; then He seeks for you to open every door of your life that He might enter and share fellowship, food, and an eternal future with you.

…if any man hears My Voice, and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me!

Note three things in this scripture. First, the Lord is not a respecter of persons: His invitation to open the door is addressed to “any man” or “anyone” and not to a special class of people. Second, we are required to hear His Voice: this implies paying close attention and learning to distinguish His Voice from the cacophony of voices out there in the world. Third, we need to open the door and let Him in. The Lord Jesus Christ is not a burglar, thief, or robber who would force Himself upon an unwilling heart. The Eternal Gentleman stands at the door, waiting for candidates of His grace and mercy to open the doors of their hearts and lives. There is neither force nor compulsion behind His sure knock and gentle voice.

…I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me! Opening the door of your heart unto the Lord is opening up your life for His divine deposits, His unfettered fellowship and nourishing, covenant communion. The Lord says: “As you open the door of your heart, we would have communion together. I will bring in my divine deposits – my blessings, benefits, bounties, and bundles of joy and peace. He comes to “sup” or eat with you. You cannot grant God entry and ever lack what to eat! His Presence commands your provisions. You can enjoy God!