Jesus Knocking

Ezekiel 4-7; Revelation 3

“’Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. 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 him, and he with me.’”

Revelation 3:19, 20

Jesus is pursuing intimacy with us. He sometimes gets our attention through rebuke and discipline, not for the purpose of shame and punishment; but rather, for restoration and freedom. The Holy Spirit is the Father’s gift to convict us of sin and remind us of what Jesus has taught us. 

When we hear his still, quiet voice in our spirit, will we open the door of our heart to communion with him?

Once we learn to listen and obey the Word through the Spirit our relationship with Jesus moves to another level of intimacy and trust.

When was the last time we sat alone with Jesus and enjoyed a meal together?

Jesus said that God’s Word was food for him. He also said that knowing and doing the mission-will of God was as satisfying as eating a good meal (1John 4:34, 35).

Are we humbling ourselves, surrendering our will, and inviting Jesus to speak to us?

He is knocking.

“Lord Jesus, your voice and presence are welcome, for your glory.”