The King Knocks
Monday, November 27, 2023Key Verse
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20).
Text — Revelation 3:20-23
Message
The lyrics of Jonathan Bush Atchinson captured today’s passage vividly:
There’s a Stranger at the door, Let Him in
He has been there oft before, Let Him in
Let Him in ere He is gone
Let Him in the Holy One
Jesus Christ the Father’s Son Let Him in
Open now to Him your heart Let Him in
If you wait He will depart Let Him in
Let Him in, He is your Friend
He your soul will sure defend
He will keep you to the end, let Him in.
It is common to find a peephole in the front door to see who is knocking before deciding whether to open or not. Jesus will not force His way into your heart. He leaves the choice to you whether to open the door and invite Him in or you refuse and let Him go. Your surrendering to the King of kings must be on your own volition. He comes in as a Friend, and presents Himself as Gift. He takes residence in your heart and becomes the King of your life.
Quote
Open the door and invite Him in
Challenge
Open your heart’s door for the Heavenly Guest, He is knocking.
Prayer for today
My heart is open dear Lord, come in.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
