DCLM Higher Everyday 27 November 2023 — The King Knocks
Topic: The King Knocks
Text: Revelation 3:20-22
20Behold, 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.
22He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Key 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).
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.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "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)
