If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in … — Revelation 3:20
We recently had some people visit our home. My wife and I wanted to have it all cleaned up and nice before our guests arrived, but one thing after another happened and we didn’t get all the cleaning done we wanted to. They had to see it as it really was.
Deep inside we want to clean up for Jesus. But somehow that never works. We want Jesus in the nice clean living room, but He walks right in and asks to open the closet, or make a trip down into the basement.
It’s the way things are, folks.
Why is Jesus so willing to humble us? Because He knows that the Real Thing is so much better than the fantasy.
In humility and desperate neediness we turn to God. But when Jesus walks into a room, everything changes. Darkness gives way to light. Chaos turns to order. Grief turns to joy. And all is at peace.
Life-changing encounters with Jesus. We don’t outgrow them. We need them even if we’ve been a saint for fifty years. And Jesus is at work to enter our world and turn it upside down.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. Dwight and his wife Kim provide prayer ministry for inner healing / transformation and coaching in prayer ministry. He is available to speak to your group or church. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.