We have all seen the famous painting of Jesus standing at a door with a lamp in his hand.  It is night and he seeks entry.  The verse, of course, is the standing invitation of Jesus to enter our lives if only we allow Him to do so.

 

But did you notice that those inside both hear His knock and His voice.  We must remember in the days before electricity, night was night.  It was otally dark and good people had little business moving in the dark.  So someone knocking at your door was not necessarily welcomed.   You must hear their voice before you trust enough to open the door.

 

 Jesus once remarked that His sheep would recognize His voice and follow Him.  Our greater challenge in our Christian walk is learning to recognize when Jesus is speaking to us and when He is asking to come into our lives.

 

Too many believers go through the day and never think about Him.  One reason is that they are not listening for Him.  They are so used to moving through the day on their own power and plans that they do not even consider His presence.  

 

Jesus is standing at the door of your day and inviting Himself into it.  All you have to do is open they door by prayer and then open your eyes by expecting Him to come into your day.  Look for Him.  Listen for Him.  Offer a prayer right now and invite Him into your day.  Then watch for that person or opportunity He puts in your path and know the joy of a day spent with Him.

 

Have a blessed Holy Week.  Michael