The Door to More
“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” So says Jesus... to me. I know that Jesus is the way to truth and new life because I have experienced his forgiveness. It's been a “come and go” friendship though, as I've tried to be independent. I have often felt like I could do things well enough on my own, even with Jesus in my life. These words were originally in a letter from Jesus to the early church. The Laodiceans were busy and affluent believers, feeling quite self-satisfied with themselves and their faith. I'm afraid that is most often a picture of me. All my money, security and possessions gives satisfaction, but it also causes me to think I have enough of Jesus. Could there be need for more? I'm finding doors that keep coming into my life, with choices and a need for change. It's almost like Jesus keeps whispering and calling to me through daily stresses, w