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The Door Was Closed

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 Scripture reading: St. Luke 13:23-28

Song: If You Only Know The Blessings


Meditation:

Misplacing the key to your apartment/home can be frustrating and a surge of panic. I recently experienced what it feels like to be locked on the outside. As we approached the door and dipped in the bag to retrieve the key, there was no key; we were locked out with no way to get inside. I did not have my key and was relying on the other person to open the door, but unfortunately, she could not find it. Weary and tired, we stood waiting for assistance while hoping for a miracle. Finally, help arrived, and we were able to get inside. As I reflect on the day we were locked out, I think about the vast number of people who have locked God out of their lives. He is knocking and wants to come into your heart, but you will not let him in. Jesus is saying, Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and dine with you, and vice versa. Anyone who grants Jesus Christ access into their heart and accepts Him as their Lord and Saviour will receive the right to become children of God. God's relentless love, faithfulness, mercy, and grace are available to all people. Jesus standing at the door and knocking is a demonstration of His passionate heart for the lost, for the one who turned away, and for those who neglect to welcome his presence. If Jesus is knocking at your door, will you open your heart and let him in? Though Jesus has the master key, he will not enter unless you invite him in. 

Let us pray:

Almighty God, with a surrendered and submitted heart, I cry out to you, O God, to have mercy on those who have exempted you from their lives. Many, O God, have hardened their hearts and closed the entrance door, but I pray, Almighty God, that as they hear your voice, whether through prayer, your word, or that small, still voice, they will respond promptly, unlock the door, and grant you access to their heart. Everlasting Father, I pray that those who have shut you out will repent and bid you to enter so you can forgive, redeem, and bring restoration and salvation to them. Almighty God, I pray you to hasten them to open the door to their hearts and allow you to come in and dine. Father of a second chance, I bid you to enter like a mighty rushing wind and blow away doubts, fear, anxiety, and unbelief and replace them with rivers of grace and healing. Replace stony hearts with hearts of flesh that yearn for righteousness and holiness. Father, I pray that hearts will melt like wax, and many will open wide the door and welcome you to dwell with them through the prompting and unction of the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ. Amen. (Child of the King).

 Peace and love. Be safe. 💕✌


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