To Laodicea, Jesus gave one of the most famous invitations in Scripture: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.” He was speaking to a church that had shut Him out. He was not inside their fellowship. He was outside, asking to come back in.
Picture the Lord of glory knocking on the very church that bears His name. That is tragedy. A congregation can be filled with people, programs and performances yet leave Christ standing outside.
A congregation can be filled with people, programs and performances yet leave Christ standing outside.
But His grace is amazing. He does not walk away. He knocks. He waits. He promises, “If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him.” That is fellowship. That is intimacy. That is the heart of the Christian life.
An overcomer keeps the door open.
An overcomer keeps the door open. When Christ knocks through conviction, they respond. When He calls for fellowship, they invite Him in. The church may forget Him. The world may reject Him. But the overcomer hears His voice and welcomes His presence. Do not leave the Lord outside. Open the door. Let Him in.
