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 I’m sure you have all seen this picture of Jesus knocking on the door. Something was pointed out to me that I had either forgotten or never knew. The door that Jesus is knocking on does not have a doorknob on the side that He is on. It can only be opened from the inside by the person who lives there.
That picture is a representation of Jesus knocking on our hearts, asking for us to let Him in. He can knock and knock, and no one has to answer. We might not be home, or we are too busy with other things to hear the knocking, or just not ready for the day to answer.
I live out in the country, and I am home alone a lot. I may not always answer the door when someone knocks, especially if I have no idea who is standing on the other side. I don’t want to open it to trouble. There may even be times I won’t open it if I do know who is on the other side, because I might not “presentable” yet, (I.E. my hair is standing on end, or I have no make-up on, or am still dressed in pajamas).
Isn’t this what we do with Jesus? We might hear Him knocking, but we are not presentable…we have so many sins we are ashamed of and we think that He won’t love us if He sees us in the shape we are in.
We may hear the knocking, but not know who it is, so we ignore the knocking, hoping whoever it is will go away. We are afraid that if we open the door, harm might befall us.
If no one answers because there is no one there to answer, is it because we have checked out of our lives spiritually, and have no belief in God at all?
If you hear knocking, are you going to open the door? Or have you already opened it and been pleased with the visitor who entered?
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| Amen and so true dear Deb. You sure are a blessing to me. (((Deb))) |
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| Awesome, Deb. It has been years since I have seen that picture and been reminded of how it must be us to open our "doors" to Jesus. Thanks for sharing! |
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May 09, 2008 at 6:22am |
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| I was just thinking of this picture the other day. |
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Kathy |
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May 09, 2008 at 6:28am |
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| Great post, Deb! I used this picture for a children's sermon several years ago. It's my favorite picture of Jesus! |
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Great one! I heard a story once that a little girl one day came to her Mom and said I open the door of my heart to Jesus and shut it closed of He couldn't get back out!
Your right about no door knob on the out side that is because you have to open it from within and let Him in!
GOD BLESS an open door,
Bro. |
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Great post Deb...I love this picture of Jesus, even in His face, you see His Kindness and Mercy. As He knocks...it is gentle in nature, not demanding of one trying to reach the dweller. I love it! He patiently knocks.
Bless you Deb! |
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| Take me Jesus, pajamas bedhead and all!!! (Great spiritual msg here Deb!) |
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Jade |
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May 09, 2008 at 10:59am |
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| what a good message, thank you for sharing/reminding us |
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Jen |
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May 09, 2008 at 12:04pm |
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| So true; even to those of us who are already in a relationship with Him, hopefully other things don't distract us. |
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Deb |
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May 09, 2008 at 12:51pm |
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Angel, thank you :)
Steven Anthony, my mom had this pic hanging in the hallway too. I bet a lot of our mother's had this at one time!
Carol, thank you!
Cathy, so was I. lol Actually someone brought this up and I hadn't thought about the picture for a long time.
Kathy, I would have to agree that this is one of my favorite pictures...also the one where he kneels in front of the rock to pray.
Doyle, I have closed the door too, so Jesus can't get back out! Cute.
GiGi, great thing to point out. Thank you!
Mike, I may not open the door to people if I am not ready for the day, but I will to Jesus!
Jade, thank you. It serves as a reminder to me too.
Jen, that is a good thing to point out too...to not let things distract us. |
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| My granny had this picture hanging in her living room.What a nice trip down memory lane for me.I've been on a distraction,discouragement,doubt kick.I was thinking how I get distracted in my relationship w/ Christ.Sometimes I get so distracted I stop having my time with Him.I don't even hear Jesus knocking let alone talking to me,then I wonder why I get so discouraged and doubtful.Duh.Great blog as always Deb. |
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Deb |
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May 10, 2008 at 12:13pm |
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| racunpoodle, thank you. I know that I am guilty of not hearing Jesus when He is knocking. Sometimes he has to pound quite a bit, like he is pounding something into my head, before I realize I need to be listening! |
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I believe that Jesus knocks at you hearts door everyday, asking us if we are going to let him rule our hearts today. Thank you for reminding me to answer Jesus knock today! |
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Deb |
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May 12, 2008 at 11:01am |
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| Pastor Tim, Thank you! |
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Deb |
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May 13, 2008 at 8:37am |
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| Carrie ann, I had forgotten about there being no door knob, so it was really a great reminder to me. Thanks for your comment! |
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Joey |
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May 13, 2008 at 10:35pm |
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As Pastor Tim noted..
I think He knocks gently every day... pulls those heartstrings and has such high hopes that we will answer! I have such remorse and I repent of the many days I've gotten busy and left the knock ignored until I was ready. |
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Most do NOT know where this Picture comes from??
This Picture is from Revelations Chapter 3: 15-20
15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot.
I wish you were either one or the other!
16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—
I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. 19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and REPENT. 20 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 him, and he with ME.
Jesus is TALKING and Knocking, do we hear His VOICE/ Knock??
Sounds like HE is asking the Lukewarm- RICH Church of America to REPENT??
What do you think?? |
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| Praise the Lord!! I answered the knock. I never noticed there was no door knob! Thanks for sharing. |
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Deb |
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May 14, 2008 at 9:52am |
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Joey, oh yes, I have remorse too, over not answering when I should have. I try to answer right away now.
docthailand, great thought, and thank you for sharing the scripture that this is talking about.
Cheryl, I am praising Him right along with you that I answered! |
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