Open the Door 

   “Someone’s knocking at the door, somebody’s ringing the bell.  Do me a favor, open the door and let ‘em in.” (“Let ‘em In”, lyrics by Paul McCartney) 

   It’s Jesus who is knocking at our door.  Our soul longs to open the door and be filled with His Holy Spirit.  We are meant to know that indwelling of our Lord; to have Him in our lives both now and for all eternity.

   Some people go through life and never hear the knocking or the doorbell ringing.  Or perhaps they do hear but choose to ignore.  Maybe they realize that if they open the door to God it will mean a complete change in their life, and they are afraid.  Change doesn’t come easy for some.  But change is needed if we are to spend eternity in God’s kingdom.

   Many aren’t willing to accept a Savior who would have us love our enemies and pray for them.  One who favors love and redemption of the sinner rather than condemnation and punishment.  We tend to hold onto our grudges and hatred; we seek vengeance, He seeks conversion.  “I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.” (Luke 15: 7)

   “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.” (Rev 3: 10).  He is there and He will continue to be there knocking.  He wants to forgive our sins, to make us holy, and to give us eternal life.  Just open the door and let Him in.