Daily life with Jesus by Grahame Howard: Make sure you have the key!

"He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens."

Revelation 3:7 NKJV

Here, Jesus is speaking to the church in Philadelphia and He informs us that He has opened a door that no one can close and no one can open. Firstly, He is addressing our salvation - Soteria. Jesus knocks at the door of our hearts and says, 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me" (Rev 3:20). Jesus here, is talking to believers. Firstly, Jesus knocks at the door of the believer - and offers them fuller salvation, an intimacy that knows no end, the full works of salvation as we saw last week. We may be saved, but we are often asking Him for 'More Lord, give us more.' This is what He wants to offer each believer. Can you imagine what a great place a church would be if every believer did this?Secondly, Jesus has given us a key and that is Himself. He has opened a door for us that no one can close, not even you. From one point of view, the open door He provides, is linked to v20 - fuller intimacy and blessing and, the opportunity to walk with Him on a daily basis.

Now He offers this to the unbeliever - the one who doesn't know Jesus. Various things may happen in that person's life that cause them to throw themselves on Jesus and open the door of their heart. They ask Jesus into their life and they have full access to life with Jesus - He opens a door for them as well. Without that key - Jesus, it wouldn't happen.

Now, this open door that Jesus opens, may well be opportunities in life, such as university, getting that special job. But primarily, His intention is to fill the new believer with His love and build Him or her into the person He intended for them.

So, Jesus has opened the door for us. This doesn't mean we will never have problems again. Far from it, for many the problems are only just beginning but, this time, we have Jesus on our side. As we become closer to Him, He leads us into situations that we wouldn't have thought possible before. You may have the potential to be a great leader in a church, a pastor, elder or whatever. He may lead you into being involved in worship or writing a Christian blog or article. The sky is the limit with Jesus because, the door is open wide. Some may not like your success and may try to close the door. But they will find that they can't. They may cause you trouble but wherever you are, things will only end when Jesus wants it to end.

Jesus may not want you to become involved in any type of real ministry. He may just want you to be that quiet evangelist, the one who leads a Godly life and witnesses to many people for just the way you live. Everyone is different.

The thing is, with Jesus, you're not just anybody - your a somebody and that is special! Therefore, make sure you have the key - Jesus.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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