Let Him In!

Let Him In!

Revelation 3:20 AMPC

[20] Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears and listens to and heeds My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will eat with him, and he [will eat] with Me.

John the Beloved found himself at the 'wrong' end of the government at this time. He had made a decision to follow Christ, and he would not be dissuaded, no matter what came his way. In his own words, he was on the island of Patmos, where he was banished on account of his witnessing to the Word of God and his testimony for Jesus. It is clear that all who would walk the same path must be ready for similar experiences. Nowhere in the bible does God promise us a trial-free life; even those who do not follow or submit to Christ will face tough times. The major difference is that those who have Christ have support, help and encouragement on life's journey. 

Even in the worst of places, God found John. It was on this island where he had been left alone that Jesus met and gave him amazing revelations into what was hidden at the time, as well as what was ahead for the world and the church. Indeed, for all followers of Christ, we are never left alone. The devil will make his threats as he always does, but be sure that God does not leave us alone. He is able to find us where we are, and use us for His glory, no matter what is going on in or around us. Part of the messages given to John included lessons and instructions for the church. The verse above is taken from the letter to the church in Laodicea. 

It is interesting to note that the words in the verse above are written to a church: a place where Christ is expected to be in charge and in total control of. How could a church be notified that its Lord and Master was at the door and knocking, waiting to be let in? How was it possible that the church needed to be reminded of its ownership and allegiance? Was it that the church had forgotten its basis and foundation? Before we point the finger, we must examine our own lives too. Can the same be said of me? Have I become caught up in the name and culture, and have forgotten the person and presence who makes the church what it is? 

The good news is that God does not abandon His own. He will not stay away, until it is too late. As He told the church then, so does He tell anyone who is listening: He wants to come in and change that life from the inside out. He does not force Himself on anyone, and He will not go against the exercise of my freewill, but be sure that He will change the life of anyone who submits to His control. The verse above speaks of a special relationship that comes out of this access: what could be deeper than 2 friends sharing a meal together? That is something based on trust and love. Would you let Him in? Remember: we do not have forever to sort out our allegiance. Do it now, before it is too late. God's time of favour is here.