Back in the days where common courtesy reigned, men would open the door for ladies. Whether you were entering a building, car or home, gentlemen put the opposite sex first, waiting patiently until girls or women went before them. However, throughout history God regularly poured out his mercy, sending grace like rain upon the oppressed.
On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles, Acts 14:27.
In the middle of the first century, arrogance filled Jewish leaders, making Gentiles, those living outside of Israel feel like lesser human beings. As Paul and Barnabas began their earthly ministry, this attitude offended these men of God. Thus, instead of attempting to reach Jews with the good news about Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, these apostles turned their attention to the Gentiles, opening the door of faith to all nations.
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 that person, and they with me, Revelation 3:20.
In a vision, John, the disciple whom Jesus loved uses the illustration of a door to explain an new opportunity to connect with God. This analogy has Jesus knocking at a door. However, this doesn’t belong to a building. This door is like a human heart, which Jesus wants to enter. Yet, the Lord doesn’t force himself into your life, Rather, you have to exercise free will, opening this door of faith on your own. May the Christmas spirit inspire those who have drifted away from the Lord to come back home by opening the door of faith.
by Jay Mankus
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